
Gotham FC vs San Diego Wave FC, 2025 NWSL, Regular Season
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Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Foul by Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave FC).
- 6': Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 9': Foul by Gia Corley (San Diego Wave FC).
- 9': Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Attempt missed. Midge Purce (Gotham FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jaelin Howell.
- 15': Foul by Esther González (Gotham FC).
- 15': Gia Corley (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Ella Stevens (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 16': Foul by Hanna Lundkvist (San Diego Wave FC).
- 17': Attempt missed. Nealy Martin (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 20': Attempt saved. Geyse (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Kailen Sheridan (San Diego Wave FC).
- 20': Corner,Gotham FC. Conceded by Kailen Sheridan.
- 21': Attempt missed. Ella Stevens (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lilly Reale with a cross following a corner.
- 22': Foul by Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave FC).
- 22': Lilly Reale (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Gia Corley (San Diego Wave FC).
- 28': Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Midge Purce (Gotham FC).
- 28': Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Goal! Gotham FC 0, San Diego Wave FC 1. Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Perle Morroni.
- 32': Foul by Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC).
- 32': Savannah McCaskill (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Attempt saved. Ella Stevens (Gotham FC) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Kailen Sheridan (San Diego Wave FC). Assisted by Esther González with a cross.
- 35': Foul by Midge Purce (Gotham FC).
- 35': Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Perle Morroni (San Diego Wave FC).
- 36': Midge Purce (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Corner,San Diego Wave FC. Conceded by Ann-Katrin Berger.
- 38': Delay in match because of an injury Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC).
- 39': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': Foul by Midge Purce (Gotham FC).
- 45'+3': Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+5': Attempt blocked. Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hanna Lundkvist.
- 45'+5': Corner,San Diego Wave FC. Conceded by Jess Carter.
- 45'+5': Attempt missed. Adriana Leon (San Diego Wave FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Gotham FC 0, San Diego Wave FC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Gotham FC 0, San Diego Wave FC 1.
- 48': Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Lilly Reale (Gotham FC).
- 48': Attempt missed. Midge Purce (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jaelin Howell.
- 51': Foul by Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave FC).
- 51': Mandy Freeman (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Geyse (Gotham FC).
- 56': Savannah McCaskill (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Corner,San Diego Wave FC. Conceded by Mandy Freeman.
- 61': Foul by Adriana Leon (San Diego Wave FC).
- 61': Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Substitution, Gotham FC. Taryn Torres replaces Lilly Reale.
- 62': Substitution, San Diego Wave FC. Kyra Carusa replaces Adriana Leon.
- 62': Substitution, Gotham FC. Bruninha replaces Mandy Freeman.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Perle Morroni.
- 64': Corner,San Diego Wave FC. Conceded by Emily Sonnett.
- 65': Corner,Gotham FC. Conceded by Perle Morroni.
- 68': Offside, San Diego Wave FC. Delphine Cascarino is caught offside.
- 71': Attempt saved. Delphine Cascarino (San Diego Wave FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Gia Corley.
- 72': Kimmi Ascanio (San Diego Wave FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Delphine Cascarino.
- 72': Delay in match because of an injury Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC).
- 74': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 74': Substitution, Gotham FC. Khyah Harper replaces Midge Purce.
- 74': Substitution, Gotham FC. Sarah Schupansky replaces Jess Carter.
- 75': Substitution, Gotham FC. Stella Nyamekye replaces Geyse.
- 75': Offside, San Diego Wave FC. Kyra Carusa is caught offside.
- 77': Foul by Stella Nyamekye (Gotham FC).
- 77': Kenza Dali (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Foul by Gia Corley (San Diego Wave FC).
- 78': Sarah Schupansky (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Gia Corley (San Diego Wave FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Foul by Esther González (Gotham FC).
- 82': Kristen McNabb (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Substitution, San Diego Wave FC. Melanie Barcenas replaces Kimmi Ascanio.
- 85': Attempt missed. Ella Stevens (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Sarah Schupansky (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 87': Attempt missed. Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Ella Stevens.
- 88': Delay in match because of an injury Gia Corley (San Diego Wave FC).
- 90': Substitution, San Diego Wave FC. Makenzy Robbe replaces Gia Corley because of an injury.
- 90': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Foul by Khyah Harper (Gotham FC).
- 90'+2': Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Khyah Harper (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Foul by Jaelin Howell (Gotham FC).
- 90'+3': Melanie Barcenas (San Diego Wave FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Ella Stevens (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sarah Schupansky with a cross.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Gotham FC 0, San Diego Wave FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, Gotham FC 0, San Diego Wave FC 1.
Statistics
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GFC![]() |
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9 | Fouls | 11 |
2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
2 | Offsides | 0 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
2 | Saves | 1 |
60.8 | Possession | 39.2 |
6 | SHOTS | 10 |
2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
458 | Accurate Passes | 260 |
531 | Passes | 333 |
0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
0 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
14 | Crosses | 16 |
0.0 | Cross % | 0.4 |
33 | Long Balls | 24 |
13 | Accurate Long Balls | 7 |
0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
16 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
25 | Tackles | 28 |
0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
12 | Interceptions | 6 |
15 | Effective Clearances | 24 |
15 | Clearances | 24 |
Game Information
Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium
Location: Harrison, New Jersey, USA
Attendance: 7,819
NWSL Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Kansas City Current | 15 | +22 | 39 |
2 | Orlando Pride | 15 | +10 | 27 |
3 | Washington Spirit | 15 | +3 | 27 |
4 | San Diego Wave FC | 15 | +9 | 26 |
Line-Ups
Gotham FC (4-1-4-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
30 | Ann-Katrin Berger (GK) |
6 | Emily Sonnett |
27 | Jessica Carter |
14 | Nealy Martin |
4 | Lilly Reale |
22 | Mandy Freeman |
7 | Jaelin Howell |
9 | Esther González |
13 | Ella Stevens |
23 | Midge Purce |
10 | Geyse |
San Diego Wave FC (4-2-3-1)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Kailen Sheridan (GK) |
14 | Kristen McNabb |
3 | Trinity Armstrong |
75 | Perle Morroni |
6 | Hanna Lundkvist |
11 | Gia Corley ![]() |
10 | Kenza Dali ![]() |
21 | Savannah McCaskill |
9 | Adriana Leon |
17 | Kimmi Ascanio |
20 | Delphine Cascarino |
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