Traore's Goal Secures NYCFC Win Over Atlanta
New York City FC clinches 2-1 victory against Atlanta United in dramatic stoppage-time finish.
The Brief
- Benie Traore scored in stoppage time to give NYCFC a 2-1 win.
- Nicolas Fernandez Mercau netted the go-ahead goal in the 70th minute.
- Atlanta's Breel Embolo was denied an early goal due to an offsides call.
New York City FC won a 2-1 match against Atlanta United on Wednesday, with Benie Traore scoring a spectacular goal five minutes into second-half stoppage time.
Traore, who came on as a substitute for Hannes Wolf in the 90th minute, needed five minutes to score with a well-placed shot from just outside the goal arc.
Nicolas Fernandez Mercau scored the go-ahead goal for NYCFC in the 70th minute, marking his 16th goal of the season.
Atlanta United's Breel Embolo had an early goal disallowed due to an offsides call, and the Five Stripes outshot NYCFC 9-3 in the first half.
Despite the early pressure, New York City goalkeeper Matt Freese made five of six saves on target, enduring on-field treatment three times during the match.
Atlanta's hopes of postseason contention were dashed by the loss, as they now sit 10 points behind the final East playoff spot.
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