Gift Monday Makes NWSL History With Record-Breaking Hat-Trick For Washington Spirit

Super Falcons Forward Gift Monday Made History In The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) By Scoring The Fastest Hat-Trick In The Competition’s History During Washington Spirit’s 4-0 Win Over Houston Dash.

A Night To Remember At Audi Field

The 23-Year-Old Nigerian International Struck Three Times Within The Opening 36 Minutes, Becoming Only The Second Player Ever To Score A Hat-Trick For Washington Spirit.

Crystal Dunn Was The First, Achieving The Feat Back In 2015 — Coincidentally Also Against Houston Dash.

Monday’s Goals

• 18th Minute: Opened The Scoring With A Smart Finish From A Tight Angle.
• 21st Minute: Doubled The Lead With A Well-Timed Header From Croix Bethune’s Perfect Delivery.
• 36th Minute: Completed Her Historic Treble With Another Clinical Finish.

Impact Beyond Records

The Spirit’s Dominant Win Also Secured Houston Dash A Spot In The Playoffs, Making The Match A Landmark Fixture In More Ways Than One.

Gift Monday’s Blistering Performance Has Cemented Her Reputation As One Of The Brightest Young Strikers In Women’s Football And A Key Figure For Both Washington Spirit And Nigeria’s Super Falcons.

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