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

Led by two goals from Esther Gonzalez scored in the span of three minutes, Gotham FC beat visiting Bay FC 5-1 on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J. With the victory, Gotham (14-4-5, 47 points) extended its unbeaten streak to four matches and held its spot in third place in the NWSL table. Bay FC (9-13-1, 28 points) has lost two of its last three games but still holds on to the eighth and final playoff bid. 3 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 scored the equalizer