Four of Angel City FC’s first five matches in its inaugural season have been at home, but the fans at Banc of California Stadium haven’t had many goals to cheer for.
On Sunday, a crowd of 18,704 watched Angel City get shut out by NJ/NY Gotham FC in a 1-0 defeat despite outshooting Gotham 24-7 and recording a frenzy of late scoring chances. Angel City remains tied for second in the NWSL standings, but has managed just four goals through its first five matches — one of which was an own goal.
Ifeoma Onumonu scored the lone goal of the match for Gotham , capitalizing on a failed clearance by defender Vanessa Giles in the 57th minute. Giles attempted to knock away a cross, but Gotham’s Midge Purce deftly guided it over to Onumonu, who drilled it with the right foot past goalkeeper DiDi Haračić.
Angel City’s best chance at an equalizer came in the 80th minute, when Christen Press’ long range shot was saved by Gotham goalkeeper Michelle Betos before going off the post. Jun Endo’s follow on the rebound was partially blocked and then cleared off the goal line. Angel City spent the final 20 minutes of the match in the offensive end, peppering the Gotham goal with shots. Angel City had 14 corner kicks to just one for the visitors. But time and again, the Gotham defense had an answer.
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