Washington Spirit W edges out Bay FC in a thrilling match
The Washington Spirit W defeated Bay FC 3-1 in a thrilling NWSL Women’s Playoffs quarterfinal match. The game, played at Audi Field in Washington, District of Columbia, was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams.
The first half went scoreless, but with a high pace and several dangerous chances. The second half began with a yellow card for H. Hershfelt of the Washington Spirit W. Bay FC responded with two consecutive yellow cards, the first for A. Oshoala and the second for A. Malonson.
The first goal arrived in the 82nd minute, courtesy of A. Oshoala for Bay FC, after an assist from P. Hocking. However, the Washington Spirit W managed to equalize in the 86th minute with a goal from T. McKeown. In the last minute of regulation time, an own goal by C. Dydasco gave the Washington Spirit W the lead.
The game went to extra time, where the Washington Spirit W managed to secure victory with a goal from C. Dydasco. The excitement did not end until the end, with yellow cards for K. Pickett of Bay FC and a large number of substitutions in both teams.
The statistics reflect the equality of the match: Washington Spirit W had 54% of the possession, took 21 shots (6 on goal, 9 off target) and 4 corners. Bay FC, on the other hand, had 46% of the possession, took 13 shots (2 on goal, 7 off target) and 8 corners.
This result qualifies the Washington Spirit W for the semifinals of the NWSL Women’s Playoffs.
Substitutions washington spirit w: at minute 46 L. Santos came in and C. Brown went out., at minute 79 K. Wiesner came in and H. Stainbrook went out., at minute 85 P. Metayer came in and C. Krueger went out., at minute 85 L. Silano came in and M. Morris went out.
Substitutions bay fc: at minute 73 P. Hocking came in and R. Hill went out., at minute 101 D. Castellanos came in and D. Bailey went out., at minute 105 M. Moreau came in and E. Menges went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Washington Spirit W
Bay FC
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