Defending champion NYCFC beats CF Montreal 4-1 for 1st win
Posted March 12, 2022 6:00 am
NEW YORK (AP) - Santiago Rodriguez delivered a pivotal goal in a 4-1 win for New York City FC over CF Montreal on Saturday.
Rodriguez's goal put NYCFC (1-1-1) ahead for good at 2-0 in the 20th minute.
NYCFC also got one goal from Alexander Callens, one more from Talles Magno and another one from Thiago.
Zachary Brault Guillard scored for Montreal (0-3-0).
NYCFC outshot Montreal 13-9, with nine shots on goal to one for Montreal.
Sebastian Breza made five saves for Montreal.
These teams take to the pitch again Saturday, with NYCFC hosting the Philadelphia Union while Montreal visits Atlanta United.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
New York City FC players celebrate their second goal against CF Montreal during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. NYCFC won 4-1 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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New York City FC forward Talles Magno second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. NYCFC won 4-1 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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New York City FC players celebrate their second goal against CF Montreal during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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New York City FC forward ValentÃn Castellanos, right, tries to avoid the challenge from CF Montreal defender Zachary Brault-Guillard (15) battle for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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New York City FC forward Talles Magno center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. NYCFC won 4-1 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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New York City FC forward Talles Magno (43) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against CF Montreal during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. NYCFC won 4-1 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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New York City FC forward ValentÃn Castellanos, left, and CF Montreal defender Kamal Miller (3) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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New York City FC forward ValentÃn Castellanos, left, shields the ball from CF Montreal defender Kamal Miller (3) battle for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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New York City FC midfielder Alfredo Morales, left, and CF Montreal forward Kei Kamara (23) battle for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. NYCFC won 4-1 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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