Match summary
New York City FC beat DC United 1-0 on the road, with a late winner. It was goalless at half-time.
Talles Magno put New York City FC ahead in the 87th minute.
There was little between the sides on chances: DC United created 0.83 expected goals (xG) from 12 shots, New York City FC 0.84 from 14.
New York City FC claimed a narrow victory away against DC United in this MLS fixture, dominating the ball with 61 percent possession and completing 568 passes compared to the hosts' 358. The visitors also created more danger through 118 attacks and 14 shots, though the underlying expected goals figures remained tight at 0.83 for DC United and 0.84 for New York City FC. DC United registered 12 shots, 5 corners and 5 offsides. The match saw 3 yellow cards and 23 total fouls committed, with New York City FC making 5 substitutions and DC United using 4 changes.
The first half ended goalless after a cautious opening phase that featured early yellow cards for Brandon Servania in the 14th minute, Talles Magno in the 24th minute, and Raul Gustavo in the 28th minute. Following a quiet sequence of second-half substitutions from both sides, the deadlock was finally broken in the 87th minute when Talles Magno scored with a right-footed shot to give the visitors the lead at 0-1. New York City FC successfully defended their advantage through the remaining minutes and stoppage time to secure the win.