New York City secured a 3–2 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday at Sports Illustrated Stadium in MLS Regular Season 2025 action.
Nicolás Fernández opened the scoring in the 2′, finishing from the center of the box after being set up by Justin Haak. Raheem Edwards received a yellow card in the 8′ before the Red Bulls equalized in the 23′ when Julian Hall converted from the center of the box, assisted by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. New York City regained the lead just three minutes later as Andrés Perea headed home in the 26′ with assistance from Raul Gustavo.
The second half began with immediate drama as Emil Forsberg leveled the match in the 47′, assisted by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Wikelman Carmona. However, Thiago Martins restored New York City's advantage in the 65′ with a decisive strike from the center of the box.
The Red Bulls pressed late with corners in the 79′, 80′, 88′, 89′, and 90+6′, but New York City's defense held firm. Alexander Hack's header was blocked in the 90+7′, and his follow-up shot missed in the 90+9′ as the visitors held on for the victory.
Goal: N. Fernández Mercau vs. RBNY, 2'
Goal: J. Hall vs. NYC, 23'
Goal: A. Perea vs. RBNY, 26'
Goal: E. Forsberg vs. NYC, 47'
Goal: T. Martins vs. RBNY, 65'
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