Bay FC stunned by quick goals in 2-0 loss to Gotham FC

Bay FC dropped its sixth game in seven attempts Friday night at home, losing 2-0 to defending NWSL champions Gotham FC.

The goals for Gotham came in quick succession in the first half and Bay never was able to equalize.

Racheal Kundananji nearly put Bay FC (3-8-0, 9 points) on top in the 16th minute when she nodded a cross from Emily Menges off the left post. Just after the half-hour mark, Gotham’s Rose Lavelle smacked a shot from outside the box against the right post, keeping the match scoreless.

Less than a minute after Lavelle’s chance, Ella Stevens gave Gotham the lead when a quick free kick on the right wing caught Bay FC out of position. Esther González slid a pass across the goal and Stevens tapped the ball into the net.