Chicago Stars FC vs Gotham FC, 2024 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSL
87': Gotham FC defeats Chicago Red Stars 2-0 with late goals
NJ/NY Gotham FC, buoyed by the late efforts of Lynn Williams and Esther González, beat the host Chicago Red Stars 2-0 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Tatumn Milazzo.
- 9': Attempt missed. Lynn Williams (Gotham FC) right footed shot from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
- 10': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Bea Franklin.
- 11': Foul by Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars).
- 11': Jess Carter (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Attempt saved. Esther González (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lynn Williams.
- 21': Foul by Ally Schlegel (Chicago Red Stars).
- 21': Jess Carter (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Attempt missed. Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Rose Lavelle with a cross.
- 23': Foul by Shea Groom (Chicago Red Stars).
- 23': Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 25': Attempt saved. Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Shea Groom with a through ball.
- 27': Foul by Shea Groom (Chicago Red Stars).
- 27': Jess Carter (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 29': Ally Schlegel (Chicago Red Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Delanie Sheehan (Gotham FC).
- 30': Foul by Shea Groom (Chicago Red Stars).
- 30': Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Shea Groom (Chicago Red Stars) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Foul by Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
- 31': Ludmila (Chicago Red Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Attempt missed. Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan.
- 34': Delay in match because of an injury Jess Carter (Gotham FC).
- 36': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 37': Foul by Bea Franklin (Chicago Red Stars).
- 37': Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Attempt blocked. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lynn Williams with a headed pass.
- 42': Foul by Taylor Malham (Chicago Red Stars).
- 42': Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 42': Attempt blocked. Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Esther González.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Esther González (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lynn Williams.
- 45'+2': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Hannah Anderson.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Chicago Red Stars 0, Gotham FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Chicago Red Stars 0, Gotham FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Gotham FC. Sam Hiatt replaces Tierna Davidson.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Jess Carter (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rose Lavelle.
- 49': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Hannah Anderson.
- 50': Delay in match because of an injury Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
- 52': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 52': Foul by Bea Franklin (Chicago Red Stars).
- 52': Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Offside, Gotham FC. Esther González is caught offside.
- 56': Corner, Chicago Red Stars. Conceded by Lynn Williams.
- 60': Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the right side of the box. Assisted by Ludmila following a fast break.
- 61': Sam Hiatt (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Substitution, Gotham FC. Ella Stevens replaces Yazmeen Ryan.
- 62': Attempt saved. Lynn Williams (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan.
- 64': Foul by Nealy Martin (Gotham FC).
- 64': Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 66': Offside, Gotham FC. Esther González is caught offside.
- 71': Foul by Jess Carter (Gotham FC).
- 71': Shea Groom (Chicago Red Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Delay in match because of an injury Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC).
- 73': Substitution, Gotham FC. Mandy Freeman replaces Jenna Nighswonger.
- 73': Substitution, Gotham FC. Jéssica Silva replaces Delanie Sheehan.
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 74': Foul by Jéssica Silva (Gotham FC).
- 74': Shea Groom (Chicago Red Stars) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 75': Offside, Chicago Red Stars. Hannah Anderson is caught offside.
- 76': Substitution, Chicago Red Stars. Jenna Bike replaces Ally Schlegel.
- 77': Foul by Shea Groom (Chicago Red Stars).
- 77': Sam Hiatt (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 78': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Taylor Malham.
- 80': Attempt saved. Lynn Williams (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mandy Freeman.
- 81': Foul by Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
- 81': Ludmila (Chicago Red Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 83': Substitution, Gotham FC. Cece Kizer replaces Jess Carter.
- 84': Penalty Gotham FC. Ella Stevens draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 84': Penalty conceded by Cari Roccaro (Chicago Red Stars) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 85': VAR Decision: Penalty Gotham FC.
- 87': Goal! Chicago Red Stars 0, Gotham FC 1. Lynn Williams (Gotham FC) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 89': Substitution, Chicago Red Stars. Jameese Joseph replaces Shea Groom.
- 90'+2': Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Foul by Ella Stevens (Gotham FC).
- 90'+2': Taylor Malham (Chicago Red Stars) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Offside, Gotham FC. Cece Kizer is caught offside.
- 90'+6': Corner, Chicago Red Stars. Conceded by Cece Kizer.
- 90'+6': Substitution, Chicago Red Stars. Ally Cook replaces Tatumn Milazzo.
- 90'+8': Goal! Chicago Red Stars 0, Gotham FC 2. Esther González (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jéssica Silva with a cross.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Chicago Red Stars 0, Gotham FC 2.
- 0': Match ends, Chicago Red Stars 0, Gotham FC 2.
Statistics
 GFC |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 59.7 | Possession | 40.3 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 2 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 382 | Accurate Passes | 217 |
| 447 | Passes | 313 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 30 | Crosses | 5 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 43 | Long Balls | 70 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 22 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 14 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 4 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 4 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: SeatGeek Stadium
Location: Bridgeview, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 7,050
Venue: SeatGeek Stadium
Location: Bridgeview, Illinois, USA
Attendance: 7,050
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City Current | 13 | +19 | 33 |
| 2 | Orlando Pride | 13 | +10 | 25 |
| 3 | San Diego Wave FC | 13 | +9 | 24 |
| 4 | Washington Spirit | 13 | +2 | 23 |
Line-Ups
Chicago Stars FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alyssa Naeher (GK) |
| 41 | Hannah Anderson |
| 4 | Cari Roccaro |
| 32 | Taylor Malham |
| 23 | Tatumn Milazzo |
| 10 | Shea Groom  |
| 21 | Julia Grosso |
| 20 | Bea Franklin |
| 14 | Ludmila |
| 34 | Ally Schlegel |
| 9 | Mallory Swanson |
Gotham FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ann-Katrin Berger (GK) |
| 15 | Tierna Davidson |
| 6 | Emily Sonnett |
| 14 | Nealy Martin |
| 2 | Jenna Nighswonger |
| 27 | Jessica Carter |
| 17 | Delanie Sheehan |
| 16 | Rose Lavelle |
| 10 | Lynn Biyendolo |
| 18 | Yazmeen Ryan |
| 9 | Esther González |
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