Saturday, June 18, 2016

Villa on target again as NYCFC beat Union (Reuters)

New York City FC forward David Villa (7) shoots against Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake (1) during the second half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - David Villa notched his league-leading 11th goal of the season as New York City FC beat Philadelphia 3-2 in Major League Soccer on Saturday, handing Union their first defeat in eight games. New York went ahead through Frank Lampard in the eighth minute before Villa made it 2-0 13 minutes later and Andrea Pirlo scored with a free kick in the 50th minute. Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia got one back with a penalty kick from Roland Alberg in the 55th minute after Fabian Herbers was taken down in the box by Jason Hernandez.


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