In a match relating to the semi-finals of MLS, the game between NE Revolution and New York City FC on Wednesday ended in a draw, 2x2. In this competition, Bruce Arena's team came from a defeat, and Ronny Deila's team came from a win. Tajon Buchanan was decisive with 1 goal.
Santiago Rodríguez opened the score early on. With this goal, Santiago Rodríguez reached the landmark of ten goals this season. With 9 minutes on the clock, Adam Buksa struck for NE Revolution, assisted by Carles Gil.
In the final minutes of the game, Valentín Castellanos fired home New York City FC's second goal, laid on by Gudmundur Thórarinsson. After 113 minutes, Ronny Deila's team saw Valentín Castellanos get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. In the 118th minute, Tajon Buchanan netted the final goal of the game, laid on by Emmanuel Boateng.
With this result, New York City FC are into the next round of the competition. In relation to forthcoming league matches, New York City, NY's team will play away against Philadelphia Union.
NE Revolution | New York City FC | |||
8 | 5 | Shots | 6 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
3 | Tackles Won | 3 | ||
8 | 6 | Ball steals | 10 | 7 |
8 | 60 | Total Passes | 85 | 7 |
8 | 48 | Passes Completed | 61 | 7 |
2 | Saves | 2 | ||
8 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 5 | 7 |
7 | Fouls Suffered | 7 |