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NJ/NY Gotham FC played the Washington Spirit to a draw to remain atop the standings, but the table is crowded with three five-win teams. International stars like Kerolin, Quinn, Diana Ordóñez and Yuki Nagasato shone brightly this week, helping to deliver victories for their clubs.
Washington, Gotham play to 1-1 draw
Gotham played to a disappointing 1-1 draw against the Spirit on Sunday afternoon in D.C. After controlling the match from the opening whistle, Bruninha got the visitors on the board early with a golazo into the upper 90.
In the 55th minute, Yazmeen Ryan thought she found a second for Gotham, but after a VAR review, the goal was called back due to a handball by Nealy Martin in the build-up play. Was the handball clear and obvious enough for this to be the right decision? I’m not so sure, but nevertheless, play resumed with Gotham’s slim, one-goal margin.
Despite having the lion’s share of possession and shots, Gotham couldn’t manage to…
