How Corinthians shocked Gotham in the FIFA Champions Cup — and what it means for the NWSL – Equalizer Soccer

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Gotham FC exited the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup at the first hurdle on Wednesday, suffering a shocking 1-0 loss to Corinthians of Brazil in the semifinals. The game was decided in the 83rd minute when attacking midfielder Gabi Zanotti’s half-volley squirmed past Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger and into the net. Despite having 68% of possession, the reigning National Women’s Soccer League and Concacaf champions struggled to create chances against a resolute Corinthians side that threatened on the counter-attack. What does the loss say about Gotham? And even the NWSL? Here are the key talking points as Gotham missed out on a place in the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup final this Sunday.