Dániel Gazdag’s 90th-minute goal preserves New England’s eight-point lead

New England Revolution beat New York City FC 2-1 at Yankee Stadium, with Dániel Gazdag scoring in the 90th minute to settle Thursday’s MLS Regular Season - 24 match. The result leaves New England fourth in the Eastern Conference on 37 points and New York City FC seventh on 29, an eight-point gap between them.

How it happened

Carles Gil put New England ahead in the 12th minute from the penalty spot, sending the Revolution into half-time with a 1-0 lead. New York City FC responded in the 71st minute when Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos finished an attack assisted by Nicolás Fernández Mercau, but Gazdag restored New England’s advantage 19 minutes later with Ilay Feingold providing the assist.

New York City FC controlled 66% possession and produced 18 shots, including 12 corner kicks, yet New England matched its opponent with six shots on goal. Matt Turner made six saves for the Revolution, while New York City FC’s goalkeeper recorded four.

The numbers

The hosts completed 535 accurate passes from 611 total, compared with New England’s 253 accurate passes from 318. New York City FC also had nine shots inside the box and nine outside it, while the Revolution recorded nine inside the box and two from distance.

New York City FC’s attacking pressure brought six blocked shots and six shots off target, but New England conceded only once despite facing 18 attempts. The visitors committed 10 fouls and collected two yellow cards, compared with five fouls and no cards for New York City FC.

Who decided it

Gazdag made the difference after entering for the final 18 minutes, scoring once and putting both of his shots on target for a 7.5 match rating. Turner’s six saves, reflected in his 7.3 rating over 90 minutes, protected the late lead, while Fernández Mercau supplied the equaliser assist and created three key passes.

Why it matters

New England remain fourth with 37 points from 23 matches, 16 behind leaders Nashville SC, while New York City FC stay seventh with 29 points and a 5 goal difference. New York City FC trail Nashville by 24 points after the defeat.