Bay FC Defeats North Carolina Courage W in Tight Match
San Jose, California – In an exciting match at PayPal Park, Bay FC secured a narrow victory over North Carolina Courage W with a goal from defender Abby Dahlkemper in the 83rd minute. The match was characterized by a possession dominance from North Carolina Courage W (59% against 41% for Bay FC), but the home team was more effective in attack.
The match remained close for most of the time, with both teams showing solid defense. Bay FC created more scoring opportunities, with 13 shots (4 on target) compared to North Carolina Courage W’s 7 (2 on target).
The only goal of the game came in the 83rd minute when Dahlkemper connected with a powerful shot inside the area after an assist from forward Rachel Kundananji. The goal was a reward for Bay FC’s efforts, who maintained constant pressure on the North Carolina Courage W defense.
North Carolina Courage W tried to find the equalizer in the closing minutes, but Bay FC defended their lead with solidity.
The victory allows Bay FC to remain in contention for a playoff spot in the NWSL. North Carolina Courage W, for their part, will have to recover from this defeat and seek victory in their next match.
Substitutions bay fc: at minute 66 R. Hill came in and A. Oshoala went out., at minute 90 M. Moreau came in and K. Pickett went out.
Substitutions north carolina courage w: at minute 68 N. Miura came in and R. Jackson went out., at minute 68 M. Speck came in and A. Sanchez went out., at minute 79 F. Rauch came in and D. Weatherholt went out., at minute 79 B. St.Georges came in and Kerolin went out., at minute 85 H. Hopkins came in and O. Wingate went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bay FC
Titulares:
North Carolina Courage W
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