Houston Dash vs Bay FC, 2024 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSL
FT
2 - 3
2 - 3
Bay FC edges Houston Dash in a thrilling 3-2 victory
Racheal Kundananji sparks Bay FC with two goals, including the winner
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Foul by Sophie Schmidt (Houston Dash).
- 5': Rachel Hill (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Abby Dahlkemper.
- 7': Attempt missed. Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a corner.
- 8': Foul by Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash).
- 8': Tess Boade (Bay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 9': Foul by Yuki Nagasato (Houston Dash).
- 9': Tess Boade (Bay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Own Goal by Paige Nielsen, Houston Dash. Houston Dash 0, Bay 1.
- 14': Goal! Houston Dash 1, Bay 1. Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sarah Puntigam.
- 15': Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 15': Foul by Abby Dahlkemper (Bay).
- 17': Foul by Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash).
- 17': Rachel Hill (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Racheal Kundananji (Bay) hits the right post with a left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left. Assisted by Abby Dahlkemper.
- 19': Foul by Sophie Schmidt (Houston Dash).
- 19': Tess Boade (Bay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Corner, Bay. Conceded by Allysha Chapman.
- 21': Goal! Houston Dash 1, Bay 2. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Dorian Bailey with a cross following a corner.
- 23': Corner, Bay. Conceded by Paige Nielsen.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Alyssa Malonson (Bay) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 24': Hand ball by Avery Patterson (Houston Dash).
- 25': Attempt saved. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Abby Dahlkemper.
- 26': Attempt missed. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Dorian Bailey.
- 27': Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Asisat Oshoala (Bay).
- 28': Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Kiki Pickett (Bay).
- 29': Attempt saved. Rachel Hill (Bay) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 29': Corner, Bay. Conceded by Heather Hinz.
- 31': Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Racheal Kundananji (Bay).
- 32': Attempt blocked. Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Avery Patterson.
- 32': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Emily Menges.
- 33': Offside, Houston Dash. Allysha Chapman is caught offside.
- 34': Offside, Bay. Asisat Oshoala is caught offside.
- 35': Racheal Kundananji (Bay) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Alyssa Malonson following a fast break.
- 37': Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 37': Foul by Asisat Oshoala (Bay).
- 39': Attempt saved. Sarah Puntigam (Houston Dash) left footed shot from long range on the left is saved in the top left corner.
- 39': Dorian Bailey (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Yuki Nagasato (Houston Dash).
- 39': Yuki Nagasato (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 40': Attempt missed. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Rachel Hill.
- 41': Offside, Houston Dash. Ryan Gareis is caught offside.
- 41': Attempt saved. Ryan Gareis (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Bárbara Olivieri.
- 42': Offside, Houston Dash. Avery Patterson is caught offside.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Rachel Hill (Bay) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Tess Boade (Bay) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Caprice Dydasco.
- 44': Corner, Bay. Conceded by Jyllissa Harris.
- 45': Foul by Emily Menges (Bay).
- 45': Sophie Schmidt (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Dorian Bailey (Bay) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+1': Foul by Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
- 45'+1': Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Attempt saved. Kiki Pickett (Bay) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 45'+2': Corner, Bay. Conceded by Heather Hinz.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Houston Dash 1, Bay 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Houston Dash 1, Bay 2.
- 45': Substitution, Bay. Penelope Hocking replaces Asisat Oshoala.
- 45': Substitution, Bay. Savannah King replaces Alyssa Malonson.
- 46': Goal! Houston Dash 2, Bay 2. Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yuki Nagasato.
- 49': Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Foul by Dorian Bailey (Bay).
- 51': Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 51': Foul by Savannah King (Bay).
- 53': Foul by Kiki Pickett (Bay).
- 53': Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Offside, Houston Dash. Bárbara Olivieri is caught offside.
- 54': Goal! Houston Dash 2, Bay 3. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Savannah King.
- 57': Attempt saved. Dorian Bailey (Bay) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Penelope Hocking.
- 57': Foul by Caprice Dydasco (Bay).
- 57': Ryan Gareis (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Tess Boade (Bay).
- 58': Sophie Schmidt (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Attempt missed. Penelope Hocking (Bay) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Rachel Hill.
- 61': Foul by Racheal Kundananji (Bay).
- 61': Sophie Schmidt (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Delay in match because of an injury Racheal Kundananji (Bay).
- 61': Racheal Kundananji (Bay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Jyllissa Harris (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 64': Foul by Allysha Chapman (Houston Dash).
- 64': Rachel Hill (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Delay in match because of an injury Katelyn Rowland (Bay).
- 66': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 68': Offside, Bay. Penelope Hocking is caught offside.
- 68': Substitution, Houston Dash. Belle Briede replaces Sarah Puntigam.
- 68': Substitution, Houston Dash. Andressa Alves replaces Ryan Gareis.
- 70': Foul by Abby Dahlkemper (Bay).
- 70': Yuki Nagasato (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 73': Corner, Houston Dash. Conceded by Savannah King.
- 74': Attempt missed. Avery Patterson (Houston Dash) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 74': Attempt missed. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Tess Boade (Bay) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 76': Corner, Bay. Conceded by Allysha Chapman.
- 76': Andressa Alves (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Rachel Hill (Bay).
- 79': Substitution, Houston Dash. Michelle Alozie replaces Yuki Nagasato.
- 83': Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Foul by Rachel Hill (Bay).
- 84': Delay in match because of an injury Savannah King (Bay).
- 85': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 85': Substitution, Bay. Madeline Moreau replaces Savannah King because of an injury.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 88': Offside, Bay. Rachel Hill is caught offside.
- 88': Substitution, Houston Dash. Zoe Matthews replaces Sophie Schmidt.
- 90'+1': Foul by Racheal Kundananji (Bay).
- 90'+1': Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Foul by Penelope Hocking (Bay).
- 90'+1': Zoe Matthews (Houston Dash) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andressa Alves.
- 90'+3': Foul by Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash).
- 90'+3': Kiki Pickett (Bay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Racheal Kundananji (Bay) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 90'+4': Corner, Bay. Conceded by Heather Hinz.
- 90'+5': Delay in match because of an injury Paige Nielsen (Houston Dash).
- 90'+6': Substitution, Bay. Joelle Anderson replaces Dorian Bailey.
- 90'+7': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+8': Foul by Bárbara Olivieri (Houston Dash).
- 90'+8': Kiki Pickett (Bay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+8': Substitution, Bay. Caroline Conti replaces Racheal Kundananji.
- 90'+10': Delay in match because of an injury Caroline Conti (Bay).
- 90'+11': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+12': Second Half ends, Houston Dash 2, Bay 3.
- 0': Match ends, Houston Dash 2, Bay 3.
Statistics
 BAY |
HOU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 4 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 50.1 | Possession | 49.9 |
| 18 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 312 | Accurate Passes | 311 |
| 394 | Passes | 397 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 16 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 33 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 15 | Accurate Long Balls | 32 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 22 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 19 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 11 | Effective Clearances | 14 |
| 11 | Clearances | 14 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Attendance: 8,176
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Attendance: 8,176
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
Houston Dash (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Heather Hinz (GK) |
| 33 | Jyllissa Harris |
| 4 | Natalie Jacobs |
| 2 | Allysha Chapman |
| 7 | Paige Nielsen |
| 15 | Bárbara Olivieri |
| 17 | Sarah Puntigam |
| 13 | Sophie Schmidt |
| 14 | Yuki Nagasato  |
| 21 | Ryan Gareis |
| 30 | Avery Patterson |
Bay FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 99 | Katelyn Rowland (GK) |
| 4 | Emily Menges |
| 13 | Abby Dahlkemper |
| 20 | Alyssa Malonson |
| 3 | Caprice Dydasco |
| 12 | Tess Boade |
| 19 | Dorian Bailey |
| 23 | Kiki Pickett |
| 8 | Asisat Oshoala |
| 9 | Racheal Kundananji |
| 21 | Rachel Hill |
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