Katie Stengel scored the winning goal and helped secure the victory 2-1 win for Gotham FC Above kansas city current Sunday in the quarterfinals of the NWSL playoffs.
After a 1–1 tie in normal time, Stengel scored the winning goal in the 121st minute of the game.
As the match headed towards a penalty shootout, Gotham took a long free kick into the box from the halfway line. Jadyn Shaw It was flicked on and Stengel reacted quickest to hit a shot across the crossbar and into the net from 6 yards.
The goal silenced the 11,500 fans present at the sold-out CPKC Stadium, home of the Current.
Shaw gave Gotham a 1-0 lead in the 68th minute. after current protector Kayla Sharples Over-committing on a challenge, Shaw moved away, dribbled into the box, and finished with a low shot.
Just a few seconds left from normal time, ellie wheeler Popped up on the edge of the box to score a breathtaking equalizer for Current to make it 1-1 in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time.
In overtime, Kansas City increased the pressure to take the lead and close out the game, but were unable to get past the Gotham goalkeeper. Ann-Katrin Berger,
present forward Bea Zanaretto In the 104th minute, Berger fired a high shot into the top left corner and the ball deflected over the bar.
Were the current top seeds in the playoffs and were ranked first nwsl League record regular season standings with 65 points. Gotham finished eighth with 36 points and was the lowest seed in the postseason.
This is the second time a visiting team has defeated the Current at the CPKC Stadium, which was opened in 2024. With this defeat, Current’s unbeaten streak of 18 matches at home has ended.
No. 8 seed Gotham will now face the No. 4 seed orlando pride In the semi-finals.
