New York City defeated New York Red Bulls 3–2 on Saturday at Sports Illustrated Stadium in a thrilling Hudson River Derby that saw five goals and multiple momentum shifts.
New York City struck early when Nicolás Fernández opened the scoring in the 2′, finishing from the center of the box with assistance from Justin Haak. Raheem Edwards received a yellow card in the 8′ for the Red Bulls before Julian Hall equalized in the 23′, converting from the center of the box after Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's assist.
The visitors regained their lead just three minutes later as Andrés Perea headed home in the 26′ following Raul Gustavo's delivery. New York City missed chances to extend their advantage, with Maxi Moralez firing wide in the 30′ and Hannes Wolf seeing his shot blocked in the 45+3′.
The Red Bulls responded immediately after halftime, with Emil Forsberg equalizing in the 47′ from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's assist. However, New York City secured the victory when Thiago Martins scored the decisive goal in the 65′ from the center of the box.
Both teams created late chances, with New York City forcing saves in the 73′, 74′, and 76′, while the Red Bulls pressed for an equalizer with corners and blocked shots in the final minutes, including Alexander Hack's missed attempt in the 90+9′.
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