Gotham got on the board first through González, whose goal in the 56th minute was Gotham's first shot in 47 minutes, showcasing their strategic play and seizing the moment during a critical lull in Spirit's defense.
Kingsbury saved all three penalties she faced, demonstrating exceptional skill and composure under pressure and propelling the Spirit to victory and a place in the NWSL Championship.
Hal Hershfelt scored the equalizer for Washington in second-half stoppage time, proving timely goal-scoring can change the course of a match, especially in tight playoff scenarios.
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