Kansas City Current vs NJ/NY Gotham FC, 2024 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSLKansas City Current and NJ/NY Gotham FC draw 1-1
The Kansas City Current and NJ/NY Gotham FC played to a 1-1 draw at CPKC Stadium on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 4': Attempt missed. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Debinha.
- 6': Attempt blocked. Esther González (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lynn Williams.
- 6': Attempt saved. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 6': Offside, Kansas City Current. Nichelle Prince is caught offside.
- 13': Delay in match because of an injury Debinha (Kansas City Current).
- 13': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 14': Offside, Kansas City Current. Nichelle Prince is caught offside.
- 15': Offside, Kansas City Current. Debinha is caught offside.
- 16': Attempt missed. Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Temwa Chawinga.
- 17': Offside, Kansas City Current. Nichelle Prince is caught offside.
- 18': Attempt saved. Lynn Williams (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 19': Foul by Nichelle Prince (Kansas City Current).
- 19': Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Lynn Williams (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan.
- 23': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Alana Cook.
- 23': Own Goal by Alana Cook, Kansas City Current. Kansas City Current 0, Gotham FC 1.
- 26': Attempt missed. Nichelle Prince (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta with a through ball.
- 27': Attempt saved. Debinha (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Vanessa DiBernardo.
- 29': Attempt saved. Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nealy Martin.
- 32': Attempt saved. Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan with a through ball.
- 34': Attempt missed. Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 35': Attempt blocked. Lynn Williams (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 35': Attempt missed. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Delanie Sheehan.
- 37': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Tierna Davidson.
- 38': Offside, Kansas City Current. Debinha is caught offside.
- 39': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Izzy Rodriguez.
- 40': Offside, Kansas City Current. Debinha is caught offside.
- 41': Foul by Lynn Williams (Gotham FC).
- 41': Hailie Mace (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Izzy Rodriguez (Kansas City Current).
- 42': Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Debinha (Kansas City Current).
- 43': Jess Carter (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Vanessa DiBernardo (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Kansas City Current 0, Gotham FC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Kansas City Current 0, Gotham FC 1.
- 45': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Bia Zaneratto replaces Nichelle Prince.
- 45': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Ellis Wheeler replaces Izzy Rodriguez.
- 46': Foul by Ellis Wheeler (Kansas City Current).
- 46': Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Jenna Nighswonger (Gotham FC).
- 47': Michelle Cooper (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Debinha (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta.
- 50': Offside, Kansas City Current. Temwa Chawinga is caught offside.
- 51': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Ellis Wheeler.
- 52': Goal! Kansas City Current 1, Gotham FC 1. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Debinha following a fast break.
- 53': Attempt saved. Delanie Sheehan (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Bia Zaneratto (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lo'eau LaBonta.
- 55': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Emily Sonnett.
- 57': Bia Zaneratto (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Nealy Martin (Gotham FC).
- 62': Foul by Bia Zaneratto (Kansas City Current).
- 62': Tierna Davidson (Gotham FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 63': Bia Zaneratto (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Lynn Williams (Gotham FC).
- 65': Attempt missed. Lynn Williams (Gotham FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Yazmeen Ryan with a cross.
- 66': Substitution, Gotham FC. Mandy Freeman replaces Jenna Nighswonger.
- 66': Substitution, Gotham FC. Ella Stevens replaces Lynn Williams.
- 66': Foul by Jess Carter (Gotham FC).
- 66': Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 70': Delay in match because of an injury Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current).
- 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': VAR Decision: No Penalty Gotham FC.
- 74': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Claire Hutton replaces Vanessa DiBernardo.
- 74': Substitution, Kansas City Current. Hildah Magaia replaces Michelle Cooper.
- 75': Attempt saved. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bia Zaneratto.
- 76': Offside, Gotham FC. Yazmeen Ryan is caught offside.
- 77': Substitution, Gotham FC. McCall Zerboni replaces Delanie Sheehan.
- 77': Substitution, Gotham FC. Cece Kizer replaces Esther González.
- 77': Foul by Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current).
- 77': McCall Zerboni (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Ellis Wheeler.
- 81': Attempt saved. Hildah Magaia (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Debinha with a through ball.
- 81': Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current).
- 81': Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Delay in match because of an injury Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC).
- 83': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 85': Foul by Ella Stevens (Gotham FC).
- 85': Lo'eau LaBonta (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Offside, Kansas City Current. Bia Zaneratto is caught offside.
- 86': Foul by Nealy Martin (Gotham FC).
- 86': Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Nealy Martin (Gotham FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Attempt missed. Rose Lavelle (Gotham FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 89': Delay in match because of an injury Emily Sonnett (Gotham FC).
- 89': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90': Corner, Gotham FC. Conceded by Lo'eau LaBonta.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. Ella Stevens (Gotham FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nealy Martin.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bia Zaneratto.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 90'+2': Debinha (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Foul by McCall Zerboni (Gotham FC).
- 90'+3': Corner, Kansas City Current. Conceded by Jess Carter.
- 90'+4': Attempt blocked. Hailie Mace (Kansas City Current) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+4': Attempt missed. Claire Hutton (Kansas City Current) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 90'+5': Foul by Ella Stevens (Gotham FC).
- 90'+5': Kayla Sharples (Kansas City Current) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Foul by Ellis Wheeler (Kansas City Current).
- 90'+7': Yazmeen Ryan (Gotham FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Kansas City Current 1, Gotham FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, Kansas City Current 1, Gotham FC 1.
Statistics
 GFC |
KC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 8 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 4 | Saves | 6 |
| 59.3 | Possession | 40.7 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 422 | Accurate Passes | 272 |
| 532 | Passes | 363 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 17 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 64 | Long Balls | 38 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 20 |
| 20 | Tackles | 26 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 14 | Interceptions | 23 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 15 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: CPKC Stadium
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Attendance: 11,500
Venue: CPKC Stadium
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Attendance: 11,500
NWSL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pride | 26 | +26 | 60 |
| 2 | Washington Spirit | 26 | +23 | 56 |
| 3 | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 26 | +21 | 56 |
| 4 | Kansas City Current | 26 | +26 | 55 |
Line-Ups
Kansas City Current (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Almuth Schult (GK) |
| 27 | Kayla Sharples |
| 15 | Alana Cook |
| 18 | Izzy Rodriguez |
| 4 | Hailie Mace |
| 99 | Debinha |
| 16 | Vanessa DiBernardo |
| 10 | Lo'eau LaBonta |
| 8 | Nichelle Prince |
| 6 | Temwa Chawinga |
| 17 | Michelle Cooper |
NJ/NY Gotham FC (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ann-Katrin Berger (GK) |
| 15 | Tierna Davidson |
| 6 | Emily Sonnett |
| 14 | Nealy Martin  |
| 2 | Jenna Nighswonger |
| 27 | Jessica Carter |
| 17 | Delanie Sheehan |
| 16 | Rose Lavelle |
| 10 | Lynn Williams |
| 18 | Yazmeen Ryan |
| 9 | Esther González |
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