New York City FC winless in three straight after 2-1 loss to Minnesota United FC
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By Chris Tsakonas
NEW YORK - Two early goals doomed New York City FC in a 2-1 loss to Minnesota United at Yankee Stadium this afternoon. New York City conceded twice inside the first 30 minutes, with Tani Oluwaseyi and Wil Trapp both scoring for Minnesota.
Here are three observations from New York City’s loss.
Early goals cost New York City
It took New York City 60 seconds to concede the opening goal of the match. Minnesota United went on the counter quickly, with a through ball setting up Joaquin Pereyra on the right flank. New York City didn’t get enough numbers back in time, allowing Pereyra to deliver a low cross and set up the opening goal from Oluwaseye. It was the earliest goal New York City had conceded all season.
In the 29th minute, Minnesota struck again. After winning a free kick on the right side of the penalty area, Pereyra stepped up and delivered a low cross off a free kick to the top of the 18-yard box, where he found Wil Trapp for a low shot that beat Matt Freese and made it 2-0.
Finishing struggles
New York City controlled much of the play through the first half, holding 63.7 percent of the ball during that stretch. Finishing ended up being the major limiting factor for New York City for much of the match, as it took 77 minutes of play before the first shot on target.
New York City’s best chance in the first half came on a penalty kick - but Alonso Martinez struck it off the left side of the crossbar to keep the score at 2-0 at the half.
The goal finally came in the 89th minute, when a rebounded shot from Martinez fell to Keaton Parks for the finish. New York City finished the match with 19 total shots - but only four of those ended up on target.
New York City now winless in last three matches
With today’s loss to Minnesota, New York City has now gone three matches without a win. New York City has conceded six goals during that stretch.
After earning seven points through the first four matches of the season, New York City now stands at 11th in the Eastern Conference with eight points in the first seven matches of the Pascal Jansen era.
Next Up
New York City FC will cross the East River to Citi Field on Saturday night to host the Philadelphia Union at 7:30 P.M. The live radio commentary with Glenn Crooks and Matty Lawrence will get underway at 7:15 P.M. and can be heard at newyorkcityfc.com/radio and the Apple TV home radio feature.