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Gift Monday fires Washington Spirit into NWSL Playoff Final
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Nigerian forward Gift Monday is continuing her sensational form in the United States, scoring yet another crucial goal for Washington Spirit.
The Super Falcons striker opened the scoring in the 23rd minute to hand her side the lead, paving the way for a 2–0 victory over Portland Thorns in the NWSL Playoffs Semi-Finals and securing a place in the playoff final.
Monday tapped into an empty net after a good sprint from Rosemonde Kouassi who provided the assist.
Croix Bethune later doubled the advantage to ensure that the Spirit will feature in consecutive NWSL Championship final.
With her latest strike, Gift Monday has now recorded 13 goals this season — 12 in the NWSL and one in the CONCACAF Women’s Cup — in addition to providing two assists.
Despite her outstanding form abroad, she continues to be overlooked by Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu.
Gift Monday completed the full 90 minutes, while compatriot Deborah Abiodun was introduced in the 73rd minute for Leicy Santos.
Washington Spirit will now face the winner of the second semi-final clash between Gorham FC and Orlando Pride.
