## Delanie Sheehan and Esther Gonzalez Help Gotham FC Snap Reign FC's 7-Game Unbeaten Run National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) action saw Gotham FC break Reign FC's seven-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, August 26th, 2023. Gotham FC's win was largely thanks to the efforts of Delanie Sheehan and Esther Gonzalez, who each scored a goal in the match. ### Sheehan's Early Goal Gives Gotham FC the Lead Gotham FC started the match strong, with Delanie Sheehan scoring in the 10th minute to give her team an early lead. Sheehan's goal came after she received a pass from Nahomi Kawasumi and then dribbled past two Reign FC defenders before firing a shot into the bottom corner of the net. ### Gonzalez's Goal Extends Gotham FC's Lead Gotham FC doubled their lead in the 65th minute when Esther Gonzalez scored her first goal of the season. Gonzalez's goal came after she received a pass from Ifeoma Onumonu and then turned and fired a shot from outside the box that found the top corner of the net. ### Reign FC Pulls One Back, But It's Not Enough Reign FC pulled one goal back in the 75th minute when Bethany Balcer scored her eighth goal of the season. Balcer's goal came after she received a pass from Rose Lavelle and then dribbled past a Gotham FC defender before firing a shot into the bottom corner of the net. Despite Reign FC's late goal, Gotham FC held on to secure the 2-1 victory. The win was Gotham FC's first victory over Reign FC since 2021. ### Sheehan and Gonzalez Impress in Gotham FC Victory Delanie Sheehan and Esther Gonzalez were both instrumental in Gotham FC's victory over Reign FC. Sheehan's early goal gave Gotham FC the lead, and Gonzalez's goal extended the lead to 2-0. Both players were also active in defense, helping Gotham FC to keep Reign FC's attack at bay. ### Gotham FC Moves Up the Standings With the victory, Gotham FC moved up to fifth place in the NWSL standings. Gotham FC is now just three points behind fourth-place Orlando Pride. Reign FC remains in second place, but they are now just two points ahead of third-place San Diego Wave FC.
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