David Villa on target as New York City FC record first MLS win
Monday 16 March 2015 09:10, UK
David Villa scored his first MLS goal as New York City FC recorded their maiden win to take an early lead in the Eastern Conference.
The newly-formed franchise beat New England Revolution 2-0 at Yankee Stadium with a late Patrick Mullins goal adding to Villa's first half strike.
Looking to earn their first victory in their opening home game, City took the lead in the 19th minute as Villa kept his composure to slot home right-footed when one-on-one with the goalkeeper.
Revolution were reduced to 10 men in the second half when Jose Goncalves was adjudged to have brought down Adam Nemec as the forward burst through on goal.
The home side made their numerical advanatge count six minutes from time when substitute Mullins converted from Villa's cross to seal an historic first win for the New York club.
There was later drama as Portland Timbers entertained LA Galaxy at Providence Park.
A 90th minute effort from Fanendo Adi appeared to have won all three points for the Timbers before an injury time leveller courtesy of former Portland defender Alan Gordon saw Galaxy snatch a share of the spoils.
Adi had earlier given the hosts the lead with a placed finish just after the half hour mark and despite Robbie Keane threatening for the visitors that is how it stayed until the break.
The equaliser came on 65 minutes when Gyasi Zardes stole in ahead of the goalkeeper to score his second goal of the season.
