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Shaw Scores in Gotham’s 1-0 Win over Pride to Reach NWSL Championship

On Sunday, Jaedyn Shaw curled a stoppage-time free kick that gave Gotham FC a 1-0 semifinal win and advanced them to face the Washington Spirit on Saturday at PayPal Park in San Jose, California.
Shaw arrived at Gotham in September in a $1.25 million transfer fee, and a late free kick was awarded after Jaquelinne Ovalle was called for a controversial foul outside the box.
Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger made decisive late saves, including tipping a header over the bar, to preserve the 1-0 win in front of 15,714 fans at Inter&Co Stadium.
Orlando's title defense ended with the semifinal loss, and coach Seb Hines said the result is hard to take and called the match cruel, while Pride captain Marta questioned the free-kick call and said she will visit family.
Shaw said, `I just knew that I had prepared myself for that moment, I have been working tirelessly on my free kicks`, after scoring and assisting to help Gotham beat Kansas City, aiming for a second title in three years.

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