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Nashville SC falls 2-1 to New York City FC after lengthy weather delay
Alonso Martínez scored his 13th goal to secure a comeback win for NYCFC, who improved to 9-3-0 at home this season after overcoming an early deficit.
- New York City FC defeated Nashville SC 2-1 on August 17 at Yankee Stadium after a 94-minute weather delay suspended the game in the 41st minute.
- Nashville led 1-0 from Jacob Shaffelburg's 10th-minute goal before Andres Perea equalized in the 40th minute, assisted by Hannes Wolf, shortly before the delay.
- The match resumed after the lightning delay with Alonso Martinez scoring the winning goal in the 77th minute off a pass from Agustin Ojeda.
- Martinez's goal was his team-high 13th of the season, while Maxi Moralez recorded his career-high ninth assist and Joe Willis made two saves for Nashville despite the loss.
- The result marked Nashville's third straight defeat as they stayed third in the Eastern Conference, while NYCFC improved to 12-8-5 and moved back into a playoff spot.
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Alonso Martínez, again, was a figure in the MLS. The Costa Rican gave the victory to New York City in the duel against Nashville. In the end, the national team won 2 to 1 the yellows with a great performance of the tico, who closed to the second club a center to mark his target. With this goal, Martínez reached 13 celebrations in the season. The result leaves Alonso’s establishment in the eighth position of the Eastern Conference with 41 units. …
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New York City FC win at home.
On a rainy night in the Bronx, New York City FC got three big points in a come from behind win at Yankee Stadium against Nashville SC. The result put the team back in playoff position and looking at a crowded September in a better position. From the start Nashville pounced on the ball and looked dangerous. They were rewarded for their efforts in the tenth minute when Hany Mukhtar found Jacob Shaffleburg to take the lead. New York City responded …
MLS falls at the feet of Alonso Martínez after he breaks a new all-time record with New York City FC. Alonso Martínez has long been New York City FC's main offensive reference. This season, the Costa Rican has a total of 13 goals in 22 MLS matches, in addition to two goals in the Leagues Cup, placing him among the top scorers in American soccer. Last Sunday, he was decisive again in the 2-1 victory over Nashville. Martínez appeared in the 76th m…
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