Match Recap | New York City FC 2-1 Atlanta United | New York City FC

Copy URL Share on Facebook Share on X New York City FC Goals: Fernández Mercau 70', Traoré 90+5' Atlanta United Goals: Embolo 88' Quick Read New York City FC earned a dramatic 2-1 win over Atlanta at Citi Field on Wednesday, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Nico Fernández Mercau opened the scoring with a superb free kick in the 70th minute, before Breel Embolo equalized in the 88th minute. Substitute Bénie Traoré then delivered a winner in stoppage time, curling home a brilliant effort. Match Recap New York City FC were back in the World’s Borough on Wednesday night as they hosted Atlanta United at Citi Field. The hosts arrived at the game fresh off a dramatic 2-2 draw in Orlando. A fast start from Atlanta saw them register two looks at goal in the opening five minutes. First, Júnior Alonso fired over from distance before Giuliano Galoppo fired wide from a good position. The pressure continued in the 11th minute as Matthew Edwards saw a shot blocked by Tayvon Gray.

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