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Asisat Oshoala nets seventh goal in Bay FC’s slip up at Gotham
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Record Africa Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, scored Bay FC’s lone goal during a 5-1 loss to reigning NWSL champions Gotham FC on Sunday.
An unfortunate handball inside the box by Oshoala led to a penalty to the hosts in the ninth minute.
Jenna Nighswonger wrong-footed the goalie before the ball hit the woodwork and into the net for the opener.
Nine minutes later, Rachael Kundananji set up Oshoala, whose left-footed attempt hit the back of the net for the equalizer.
Both sides were not separated after 45 minutes despite Bay FC having chances of going ahead.
The second half was a different ball game as the host scored four goals to win the contest.
Rose Lavelle restored their lead with a header after the visitor lost the ball in the 70th minute.
In a similar scenario, Bay FC lost the ball in their half, giving Gonzalez Rodriguez a chance to make it 3-1.
Rodriguez scored her second goal of the game in the 74th minute while substitute Cecelia Kizer made it 5-1 in the 84th minute.
Oshoala played the duration of the match as she scored her seventh goal of the campaign.
Bay FC occupy the last Playoff spot in eighth position with 28 points after 23 games.
They will host Kansas City Current on October 13.
