HARRISON, NJ (Sunday, June 30, 2024) - NJ/NY Gotham FC split points with Seattle Reign FC at Red Bull Arena on Sunday afternoon. Midfielder Rose Lavelle scored against her former team, recording her fourth goal of the season.
Within the first minute of the game, Gotham FC immediately created an opportunity. Forward Crystal Dunn’s shot ricocheted and found the feet of forward Ella Stevens. Stevens controlled the ball and fired a shot on target, but Reign goalkeeper Claudia Dickey deflected it.
In the eighth minute of the match, Gotham FC created another opportunity. Midfielder Delanie Sheehan delivered a precise pass upfield to Lavelle, who briefly had a clear shot at an open net. Lavelle struck the ball from near midfield, but Dickey managed to backtrack before it reached the goal.
Gotham FC and Seattle went into halftime scoreless. Gotham FC has held opponents to zero first-half points 11 out of 15 matches this season, which leads the league.
Just moments into the second half, Gotham FC took the lead. Defender Jenna Nighswonger snuck a pass behind Seattle’s backline, where Stevens ran onto the ball. The forward dribbled into the box, heading towards the near post in a one-on-one with the keeper. She then passed to a wide-open Lavelle in the middle of the box, who tucked away the shot on her first touch, making the score 1-0.
However, Seattle even the match in stoppage time. Seattle secured the equalizing goal through an own goal by Gotham FC.
In the draw, Gotham FC led the way in shots (15-8), shots on goal (5-3), and ball possession (53%-47%). This match also marked the last home game before six players from Gotham FC, head to Paris for the Summer Olympics. The players making the trip are Jenna Nighswonger, Tierna Davidson, Emily Sonnett, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn and Lynn Williams (alternate).
Gotham FC will return to action when the team travels to Los Angeles to face Angel City FC on Saturday, July 6, with kickoff set for 10:00 pm ET (ION).
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MATCH SUMMARY
Gotham FC vs Seattle Reign
June 30, 2024 – Red Bull Arena
Goals by Half 12F
Seattle Reign01 1
Gotham FC 0 1 1
Scoring Summary:
GFC: Rose Lavelle (Ella Stevens) 47’
SEA: Gotham FC (Own goal) 90’
Misconduct Summary:
SEA: YC: Phoebe McClernon 6’
Lineups:
GFC: Ann-Katrin Berger, Jenna Nighswonger, Tierna Davidson, Emily Sonnett, Mandy Freeman, Maitane López (Nealy Martin 46’), Katie Stengel (Lynn Williams 76’), Delanie Sheehan, Rose Lavelle (McCall Zerboni 85’), Crystal Dunn (Bruninha 85’), Ella Stevens (Taryn Torres 90+4’)
SEA: Claudia Dickey, Shae Holmes (Olivia Athens 86’), Alana Cook, Phoebe McClernon (Lily Woodham 60’), Sofia Huerta, Jess Fishlock (Olivia Van der Jagt 66’), Quinn, Jordyn Huitema (Emeri Adames 86’), Ji So-Yun, Tziarra King (Veronica Latsko 65’), Bethany Balcer
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