Mendoza breaks tie in 73rd, NYC beats Whitecaps 3-2
Posted April 30, 2016 7:00 am
NEW YORK (AP) - Steven Mendoza broke a tie in the 73rd minute and New York City FC beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 on Saturday to snap a seven-game winless streak.
David Villa had two first-half goals for New York City (2-3-4).
Octavio Rivero and Christian Bolonos scored for Vancouver (3-5-2).
New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita (22) gets past Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper David Ousted (1) but couldn't score during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in, New York. NYCFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Vancouver Whitecaps forward Octavio Rivero, left, celebrates with forward Nicolas Mezquida (11) after a first half goal against the New York City FC during an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in, New York. NYCFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita, right, chases down the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps forward Erik Hurtado (19) during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in New York. NYCFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Vancouver Whitecaps forward Kekuta Manneh (23) is fouled by New York City FC defender Ethan White (3) as he tries to get past White and midfielder Federico Bravo (6) during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in New York. Manneh was awarded a penalty kick on the play and the Whitecaps scored on the rebound. NYCFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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New York City FC midfielder Thomas McNamara (15) controls the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Christian Bolanos (7) during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in New York. NYCFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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New York City FC goalkeeper Josh Saunders (12) beats Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Cristian Techera (13) to the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in, New York. NYCFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Vancouver Whitecaps forward Kekuta Manneh (23) and New York City FC defender Ethan White (3) vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in, New York. NYCFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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New York City FC defender Ronald Matarrita (22) and defender Frederic Brillant, right, congratulate goalkeeper Josh Saunders after beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 in an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sam Adekugbe, left, and New York City FC forward David Villa (7) vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in, New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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New York City FC goalkeeper Josh Saunders dives to block a shot attempt by Vancouver Whitecaps forward Octavio Rivero (29) during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, April 30, 2016, in, New York. NYCFC won 3-2. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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