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DC United Stuns New York City FC on the Road
New York City, USA – In a vibrant match held at Yankee Stadium, DC United surprised New York City FC with a 2-1 victory. Despite New York City FC’s dominance in possession, reaching 66%, it was DC United who took the three points thanks to lethal efficiency in front of goal.
New York City FC took the lead in the 19th minute with a goal by J. Haak. However, DC United reacted strongly, and Gabriel Pirani equalized in the 43rd minute. The same Pirani, propelled by an assist from C. Benteke, sealed the victory for DC United in the 77th minute.
The match was intense and hard-fought, with a total of 20 fouls committed by both teams. Referee Alexis Da Silva showed four yellow cards to DC United and one to New York City FC. Despite generating more scoring opportunities, with 8 shots, New York City FC only managed to convert one, while DC United made better use of their chances, converting two of their 8 shots. New York City FC’s possession did not translate into superiority on the scoreboard, demonstrating DC United’s defensive solidity and effectiveness.
Substitutions dc united: at minute 58 Peglow came in and H. Kijima went out., at minute 66 J. Hopkins came in and C. Antley went out., at minute 66 B. Servania came in and Boris Enow went out., at minute 84 Gabriel Pirani came in and J. Stroud went out.
Substitutions new york city fc: at minute 81 H. Wolf came in and A. Ojeda went out., at minute 83 K. O’Toole came in and J. Fernandez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
New York City FC
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