NWSL

Gotham FC vs Bay FC, 2025 NWSL, Regular Season

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Gotham FC
  • 30': Esther González
  • 55': Geyse
FT
2 - 1
Bay FC
  • 11': Penelope Hocking

About

Gotham FC are hosting Bay FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, USA, starting on . The match is a part of the NWSL.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 2': Attempt blocked. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Esther González.
  • 2': Foul by Geyse (Gotham FC).
  • 2': Rachel Hill (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 3': Foul by Caprice Dydasco (Bay).
  • 3': Geyse (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 4': Foul by Geyse (Gotham FC).
  • 4': Taylor Huff (Bay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 6': Foul by Esther González (Gotham FC).
  • 6': Taylor Huff (Bay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 7': Attempt saved. Abby Dahlkemper (Bay) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Caroline Conti with a cross.
  • 7': Bruninha (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 7': Foul by Caroline Conti (Bay).
  • 8': Foul by Bruninha (Gotham FC).
  • 8': Taylor Huff (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 11': Goal! Gotham FC 0, Bay 1. Penelope Hocking (Bay) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hannah Bebar.
  • 15': Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 15': Foul by Racheal Kundananji (Bay).
  • 18': Attempt saved. Penelope Hocking (Bay) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Racheal Kundananji.
  • 19': Corner,Gotham FC. Conceded by Abby Dahlkemper.
  • 21': Foul by Caprice Dydasco (Bay).
  • 21': Geyse (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 23': Attempt missed. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Alyssa Malonson following a fast break.
  • 24': Delay in match because of an injury Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
  • 25': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 27': Attempt saved. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC).
  • 28': Attempt missed. Esther González (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
  • 30': Goal! Gotham FC 1, Bay 1. Esther González (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sarah Schupansky.
  • 32': Corner,Gotham FC. Conceded by Joelle Anderson.
  • 32': Attempt missed. Lilly Reale (Gotham FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
  • 32': Attempt saved. Nealy Martin (Gotham FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner by Emmie Allen (Bay). Assisted by Sarah Schupansky with a cross.
  • 34': Caprice Dydasco (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 34': Foul by Geyse (Gotham FC).
  • 36': Foul by Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC).
  • 36': Rachel Hill (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 38': Taylor Huff (Bay) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box. Assisted by Penelope Hocking with a cross.
  • 39': Corner,Bay. Conceded by Emily Sonnett.
  • 41': Foul by Sarah Schupansky (Gotham FC).
  • 41': Penelope Hocking (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 41': Sarah Schupansky (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 41': Delay in match because of an injury Caroline Conti (Bay).
  • 43': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 44': Offside, Bay. Rachel Hill is caught offside.
  • 45': Foul by Caroline Conti (Bay).
  • 45': Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 45': Caroline Conti (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+3': Hand ball by Geyse (Gotham FC).
  • 45'+4': Delay in match because of an injury Racheal Kundananji (Bay).
  • 45'+5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 45'+6': Esther González (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+6': Foul by Abby Dahlkemper (Bay).
  • 45'+7': Hannah Bebar (Bay) is shown the yellow card.
  • 45'+8': First Half ends, Gotham FC 1, Bay 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Gotham FC 1, Bay 1.
  • 45': Substitution, Gotham FC. Josefine Hasbo replaces Rose Lavelle.
  • 46': Offside, Bay. Racheal Kundananji is caught offside.
  • 47': Offside, Gotham FC. Geyse is caught offside.
  • 49': Foul by Mandy Freeman (Gotham FC).
  • 49': Hannah Bebar (Bay) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 53': Attempt blocked. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rachel Hill.
  • 54': Corner,Bay. Conceded by Emily Sonnett.
  • 54': Offside, Bay. Hannah Bebar is caught offside.
  • 55': Goal! Gotham FC 2, Bay 1. Geyse (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nealy Martin.
  • 57': Caprice Dydasco (Bay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 57': Foul by Josefine Hasbo (Gotham FC).
  • 60': Foul by Geyse (Gotham FC).
  • 60': Penelope Hocking (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 61': Substitution, Gotham FC. Midge Purce replaces Bruninha.
  • 61': Substitution, Gotham FC. Sofia Cook replaces Sarah Schupansky.
  • 63': Foul by Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
  • 63': Rachel Hill (Bay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 63': Offside, Bay. Rachel Hill is caught offside.
  • 64': Attempt saved. Taylor Huff (Bay) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC). Assisted by Racheal Kundananji.
  • 64': Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 64': Foul by Taylor Huff (Bay).
  • 65': Offside, Gotham FC. Geyse is caught offside.
  • 67': Attempt missed. Penelope Hocking (Bay) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Racheal Kundananji.
  • 69': Offside, Bay. Racheal Kundananji is caught offside.
  • 70': Delay in match because of an injury Mandy Freeman (Gotham FC).
  • 71': Substitution, Bay. Dorian Bailey replaces Hannah Bebar.
  • 72': Substitution, Bay. Kiki Pickett replaces Caroline Conti.
  • 72': Substitution, Bay. Tess Boade replaces Taylor Huff.
  • 72': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 73': Offside, Bay. Dorian Bailey is caught offside.
  • 76': Attempt missed. Penelope Hocking (Bay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dorian Bailey with a through ball.
  • 77': Foul by Abby Dahlkemper (Bay).
  • 77': Geyse (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 78': Substitution, Gotham FC. Khyah Harper replaces Geyse.
  • 78': Attempt blocked. Midge Purce (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Esther González.
  • 78': Corner,Gotham FC. Conceded by Joelle Anderson.
  • 81': Substitution, Bay. Karlie Lema replaces Penelope Hocking.
  • 81': Foul by Kiki Pickett (Bay).
  • 81': Sofia Cook (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Delay in match because of an injury Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
  • 84': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
  • 84': Substitution, Bay. Asisat Oshoala replaces Joelle Anderson.
  • 86': Foul by Abby Dahlkemper (Bay).
  • 86': Sofia Cook (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 86': Abby Dahlkemper (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 87': Foul by Asisat Oshoala (Bay).
  • 87': Khyah Harper (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 88': Attempt blocked. Midge Purce (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+1': VAR Decision: No Penalty Gotham FC.
  • 90'+2': Attempt missed. Rachel Hill (Bay) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Dorian Bailey with a cross.
  • 90'+3': Caprice Dydasco (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+3': Foul by Esther González (Gotham FC).
  • 90'+3': Esther González (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 90'+3': Corner,Bay. Conceded by Emily Sonnett.
  • 90'+4': Foul by Tess Boade (Bay).
  • 90'+4': Josefine Hasbo (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+5': Substitution, Gotham FC. Mckenna Whitham replaces Esther González.
  • 90'+6': Foul by Kiki Pickett (Bay).
  • 90'+6': Sofia Cook (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+8': Second Half ends, Gotham FC 2, Bay 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Gotham FC 2, Bay 1.

Statistics

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13 Fouls 13
3 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
6 Offsides 2
3 Corner Kicks 3
1 Saves 4
47.9 Possession 52.1
11 SHOTS 8
5 ON GOAL 3
0.5 On Target % 0.4
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
255 Accurate Passes 278
328 Passes 371
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.7
9 Accurate Crosses 3
20 Crosses 8
0.5 Cross % 0.4
44 Long Balls 68
22 Accurate Long Balls 30
0.5 Long Balls % 0.4
1 Blocked Shots 3
12 Effective Tackles 13
19 Tackles 18
0.6 Tackle % 0.7
10 Interceptions 3
18 Effective Clearances 23
18 Clearances 23

Game Information

Competition: NWSL

Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium
Location: Harrison, New Jersey, USA
Attendance: 9,009

NWSL Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Kansas City Current 26 +36 65
2 Washington Spirit 26 +9 44
3 Portland Thorns FC 26 +7 40
4 Orlando Pride 26 +6 40
Full Table

Line-Ups

GFC Gotham FC (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
30 Ann-Katrin Berger (GK)
6 Emily Sonnett
14 Nealy Martin
4 Lilly Reale
22 Mandy Freeman
11 Sarah Schupansky
16 Rose Lavelle
8 Taryn Torres
9 Esther González
10 Geyse
3 Bruninha
Gotham FC Substitutes:
Sofia Cook, Khyah Harper, Stella Nyamekye, Shelby Hogan, Mak Whitham, Josefine Hasbo, Midge Purce, Emerson Elgin, Ryan Campbell.

BAY Bay FC (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
32 Emmie Allen (GK)
18 Joelle Anderson
13 Abby Dahlkemper Yellow Card
20 Alyssa Malonson
3 Caprice Dydasco
7 Taylor Huff
41 Hannah Bebar
15 Caroline Conti Yellow Card
9 Racheal Kundananji
55 Penelope Hocking
21 Rachel Hill
Bay FC Substitutes:
Jamie Shepherd, Karlie Lema, Catherine Paulson, Maddie Moreau, Kiki Pickett, Melissa Lowder, Tess Boade, Dorian Bailey, Asisat Oshoala.

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