New York City FC secured a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday night, with Alonso Martínez scoring the go-ahead goal in the 68th minute. Martínez’s powerful volley into the net followed Keaton Parks’s shot being saved by the Revolution’s goalkeeper. New York City FC’s Julián Fernández also found the back of the net, tying the game at 1-1 in the 38th minute.
New England, who were scoreless going into the game, got on the scoreboard with an own goal by NYC FC’s Thiago Martins in the 26th minute. Despite the goal, New York City FC was able to secure the win with their goals from Martínez and Fernández.
Matt Freese, the goalkeeper for New York City FC, made two crucial saves to help secure the victory. New York’s Nico Cavallo also had a standout performance, making his first career start in place of the suspended Kevin O’Toole.
This win brings New York City FC’s record to 2-1-1, while the New England Revolution are now 0-3-1 for the season. The victory was particularly special as New York City FC had previously swept the regular-season matchups against the Revolution last season. With goals from Martínez and Fernández, New York City FC emerged victorious in a hard-fought match against their rivals.
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