- Barbra Banda - 84'
Barbra Banda's late header lifts Orlando Pride over Bay FC
Barbra Banda's late goal secured a 1-0 victory for the Orlando Pride against Bay FC on Friday at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
Orlando earned a top-four spot and guaranteed a home quarterfinal berth in the NWSL playoffs with the win.
The game remained scoreless until the 84th minute when Banda headed in a cross from Carson Pickett.
The Pride (15-6-0) showcased their defensive resilience again, with goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse making six crucial saves. The Pride, which defeated Bay FC 1-0 in their last meeting, recorded their fourth consecutive shutout. They have conceded only one goal in their past nine contests.
Bay FC dropped to 8-1-12.
Up next: The Pride will host the Houston Dash on Sept. 28 at Inter&Co Stadium (ION). Bay FC will visit the Seattle Reign on Sept. 29 at Lumen Field (Paramount+).
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Jensen
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Current | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | +18 | 30 |
| Orlando Pride | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | +12 | 25 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +9 | 23 |
| Washington Spirit | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 22 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | +6 | 19 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 17 |
| Gotham FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | +4 | 15 |
| Bay FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| Angel City FC | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
| North Carolina Courage | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
| Houston Dash | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 11 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | -16 | 6 |
| Utah Royals | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 |
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