Trinity Rodman's cross was deflected into the goal in extra time to give the Washington Spirit a 2-1 victory over Bay FC in the first round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs.
Trinity Rodman forced an own goal in extra time to help the Washington Spirit come from behind and earn a 2-1 win over Bay FC in the opening round of the National Women's Soccer League playoffs on Sunday.After a defensive battle for most of the game, Bay FC's Asisat Oshoala got on the end of Penelope Hocking's cross in the 82nd minute, silencing the sellout crowd of 19,215 at Audi Field.
While Rodman was held scoreless in the game, her cross forced the go-ahead goal six minutes into extra time. Bay FC defender Caprice Dydasco saw the ball late and accidentally redirected it into the goal to give the Spirit the lead.Both teams held firm defensively in the first half, with Bay having a slight edge in shots in the first 45 minutes against a Spirit side that scored 51 goals in the regular season.The game opened up after the first goal, and the Spirit ended with 21 shots.
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