NWSL: Asisat Oshoala bags assist in Bay FC loss to Washington Spirit

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Nigeria forward, Asisat Oshoala had an assist in her side’s first-ever loss in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) to Washington Spirit on Sunday.

She scored the winner during Bay FC’s first-ever game in the NWSL which ended 1-0 against Angel City FC last weekend.

The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year set up Dorian Bailey in the 11th minute for the first goal of the matchday two encounter at the Audi Field, Washington.

12 minutes later, Hal Hershfelt equalised for the hosts. With both sides destined for a draw, Croix Bethune converted the winning goal for Washington Spirit in the additional minutes of the second half.

Oshoala, who now has a goal and an assist in her first two league games for Bay FC played the duration of the match.

Bay FC occupy the sixth position on the log with three points after two games.

They have the same points as their opponents Washington Spirit in fifth position.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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