NWSL Houston Dash secured a 1-0 NWSL victory against Bay FC at Shell Energy Stadium, with Linda Helena Jade Ullmark scoring the decisive goal in the 90+1st minute. The match remained scoreless for the full 90 minutes of regulation play before Ullmark’s late strike gave the home side the lead.
First Half Possession and Avery Jean Patterson’s Caution
Bay FC recorded 52% of possession during the first half, while Houston Dash held 48%. Both teams worked to build their play and create scoring opportunities throughout the initial period. Despite these efforts, neither side managed to convert their chances, and the score remained goalless. The first yellow card of the match was issued in the 39th minute to Houston Dash’s Avery Jean Patterson. This caution was the only disciplinary action taken by the referee during the entire first half. The teams went into the halftime interval with the score level at 0-0.
Overall Shot Counts and Second Half Cards
The second half saw both teams increase their attacking play. Across the full 90 minutes of the match, Houston Dash registered a total of 16 shots. Bay FC responded with 17 attempts of their own. Both teams recorded seven shots on target, indicating that goalkeepers on both sides were involved in the play. Despite these combined offensive statistics, the scoreline remained unchanged for most of the second half, with neither team finding the back of the net. As the match progressed towards its conclusion, additional yellow cards were issued. Bay FC’s Caroline Noel Conti received a caution in the 66th minute. Later, in the 90th minute, Houston Dash’s Clarissa Larisey was also shown a yellow card. These cards were issued in the final stages of the match.
Linda Helena Jade Ullmark’s Stoppage-Time Winner
With the score still deadlocked at 0-0 and the match moving into added time, Houston Dash found a late goal. Linda Helena Jade Ullmark scored in the 90+1st minute, giving the home side a 1-0 lead. Her strike came just after regulation time had expired, providing the winning goal after a prolonged period of scoreless play. The referee’s whistle sounded shortly after Ullmark’s goal, confirming Houston Dash’s victory by a single goal. Ullmark’s decisive strike in added time earned the three points for the home team.
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