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Stoppage Time Goals See Pride Fall 2-0 to Gotham FC

April 15, 2023 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
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ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando Pride (0-3-0, 0 points) suffered a 2-0 defeat to NJ/NY Gotham FC at Exploria Stadium on Saturday night, after the visiting side struck late in second half stoppage time. The Pride will now turn their attention to the start of the UKG Challenge Cup, which kicks off at home on Wednesday against the North Carolina Courage. Kickoff for that match is slated for 7 p.m. ET.

Goalkeeper Kaylie Collins made her regular season debut in the match, having previously appeared for the Pride during the 2022 Challenge Cup, also against Gotham. Midfielder Viviana Villacorta and Megan Montefusco also made their 2023 debuts during the game, entering as second-half substitutes.

Gotham got on the board following a Midge Purce penalty kick, which came after a lengthy review by VAR. Lynn Williams then added an insurance goal late in the match.

Scoring Summary:

90+10' Midge Purce (PK) - NJ/NY 1, ORL 0

Gotham were awarded a penalty kick after a lengthy handball review by VAR following a corner kick. Midge Purce stepped up to the penalty spot and finished the penalty kick.

90+17' Lynn Williams (Midge Purce) - NJ/NY 2, ORL 0

Gotham clinched the win deep into the second half after Lynn Williams received a pass from Midge Purce and drove the end line finishing it off with a right footed strike from a tight angle that hit the back of the net.

Head Coach Seb Hines:

"We were in it the whole way. And then you know, a call doesn't go away, and it just changes the result. We had a lot of opportunities to score, we didn't take them. That leaves Gotham a chance to win the game. So, you've got to take your opportunities when they present themselves. But yeah, same feeling after the game disappointed with the result, effort was great, as always. The players are really putting the effort in, just want the result to really feel like they're rewarded for their effort."

Match Notes:

With the start, Marta made her 75th NWSL regular season appearance, all coming as a member of the Pride.

Goalkeeper Kaylie Collins made her first regular season appearance with the Pride earning the start between the sticks.

Midfielder Viviana Villacorta made her first appearance for the Pride since suffering a season-ending injury last year on Aug. 26 against the OL Reign.

Megan Montefusco made her 2023 debut for the Pride, entering the match in the first minute of stoppage time.

Seb Hines made three changes to his starting lineup, with Collins, Marta and Messiah Bright all getting the nod.

Next Match: Orlando Pride will have a quick turnaround as they welcome the North Carolina Courage to Exploria Stadium in the first match of the 2023 UKG NWSL Challenge Cup on Wednesday night. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET with the match available to be streamed on Paramount+.

Scoring Summary:

NJ/NY - Midge Purce (PK)

NJ/NY - Lynn Williams (Midge Purce)

Misconduct Summary:

NJ/NY - Yazmeen Ryan (Yellow Card) 45+2'

NJ/NY - Sinead Farrelly (Yellow Card) 83'

Lineups/Substitutions:

Orlando Pride - GK Kaylie Collins; D Haley McCutcheon, Emily Madril, Caitlin Cosme, Kylie Strom; M Kerry Abello, Mikayla Cluff (Summer Yates 90+1'), Erika Tymrak (Megan Montefusco 90+1); F Adriana (Jordyn Listro 90+1'), Messiah Bright, Marta © (Viviana Villacorta 61')

Substitutes Not Used: GK Carly Nelson; D Celia, Tori Hansen

NJ/NY Gotham FC - GK Abby Smith; D Kelley O'Hara (Taylor Smith 85'), Mandy Freeman (McCall Zerboni 85'), Kristen Edmonds (Ellie Jean 69'), Jenna Nighswonger; M Allie Long, Kristie Mewis, Victoria Pickett (Sinead Farrelly 61'), Yazmeen Ryan; F Lynn Williams, Ifeoma Onumonu (Midge Purce 69')

Substitutes Not Used: GK Michelle Betos; D Ali Krieger, Imani Dorsey; M Delanie Sheehan

Details of the Game:

Time: 7 p.m. ET

Weather: Rain

Date: April 15, 2023

Attendance: 5,258

Stats Summary: ORL / NJNY (Second Half Only)

Possession: 38.2% / 61.8%

Shots: 6 / 15

Shots on Goal: 2 / 4

Saves: 2 / 2

Corner Kicks: 2 / 8

Fouls: 3 / 5

Offsides: 1 / 0

Heineken Star of the Match: Kaylie Collins

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