Match summary
New York City FC saw off DC United 3-2. New York City FC led 2-0 at half-time.
In the first half, Talles Magno put New York City FC ahead in the 17th minute and Santiago Rodríguez made it 2-0 in the 37th minute. In the second half, Christian Benteke pulled one back to make it 2-1 with a header in the 46th minute, Thiago Andrade made it 3-1 in the 88th minute, and Steve Birnbaum made it 3-2 with a header in the 90th minute.
The chances backed that up: New York City FC created 2.05 expected goals (xG) from 10 shots to DC United's 0.72 from 9.