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Gotham FC extends unbeaten streak with second-half flurry against Bay FC

Led by two goa⛎ls from Esther Gonzalez scored in the span of t🌃hree minutes, Gotham FC beat visiting Bay FC 5-1 on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.

With the victory, Gotham&nbs𓆏p;(14-4-5, 47 points) extended its u🤡nbeaten streak to four matches and held its spot in third place in the NWSL table.

Bay FC (9-13-1, 28 points) ha♏s lost꧒ two of its last three games but still holds on to the eighth and final playoff bid.

Gotham FC forward Esther Gonzalez (9) celebrates with midfielder Emily Sonnett (6) after scoring a goal during the second half. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Gotham struck first with a goal from Jenna Nighswonger on a penalty in the ninth minute, then Asisat Oshoala scཧored the equalizer f🌠or Bay FC in the 18th minute.

Rose Lavell𝕴e broke the tie in the 70th minute, then Gonzalez found the back of the net in the 72nd and 74th minutes.

Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle (16) battles Bay FC forward Racheal Kundananji (9) for control of ball. John Jones-Imagn Images

CeCe Kizer added another score for good measure for Gotham in the 8⛄4th minute.

In all⛦,&nb💯sp;Gotham got off 21 shots and put nine of them on frame.

Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger (30) saves a shot on goal during the first half. John Jones-Imagn Images

Gonzalez also provided the assist on Lavelle’s goal.

💜She has six g𓆏oals and four assists on the season now.