Gotham FC achieved their first victory of the season against the North Carolina Courage, winning 3-1. Esther Gonzalez shined by scoring two goals within seven minutes, first with a header just before halftime, followed by a second from a mistake by the Courage's goalkeeper. Rookie Lilly Reale also contributed by scoring her first professional goal. Despite a late consolation goal from Brianna Pinto for the Courage, the team remains winless this season. Notably, Midge Purce returned after a long injury layoff, exemplifying Gotham's resilience and growth.
Gotham FC celebrated a decisive 3-1 victory over North Carolina Courage, with Esther Gonzalez scoring two goals in quick succession, showcasing her impressive offensive skills.
Esther Gonzalez opened the scoring with a header before quickly adding another with a clear error by the opponent's goalkeeper, illustrating her sharp positioning and awareness.
Lilly Reale scored her first professional goal for Gotham FC from a corner kick, doubling the team's lead, highlighting their strong set-piece strategy.
The Courage’s Brianna Pinto managed to score a late consolation goal, but the team continued to struggle, remaining winless in the NWSL with four games played.
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