The game in 100 words (or less): For nearly 75 minutes, NYCFC couldn’t muster up any chances in the attacking third, but thankfully their captain did what he does best. David Villa scored his 19th goal of the season on Sunday night to pull out a 2-1 win against the New England Revolution, but it was rookie Jonathan Lewis that notched the winner. The visitors took the lead 20 minutes prior after Sean Johnson spilled a shot in front of his own goal, allowing Teal Bunbury to pounce on the rebound. NYCFC now moves to within four points of Eastern Conference leaders Toronto FC with nine matches remaining in the regular season.
Three four moments that mattered
16' -- Harrison breaks ankles, but Villa can’t finish -- This might be the only time all see you’ll see David Villa miss a chance like this...
16. @Harrison_Jack11 looses a defender and finds @Guaje7Villa in range... but his first time shot goes just wide of the post
— New York City Football Club (@NYCFC) August 20, 2017
🔵 0-0 🔴 pic.twitter.com/49lpwqq0vL
38' -- Johnson gets a finger tip to Rowe’s blast -- Sean Johnson had no work to do in the first half, at least until Kelyn Rowe decided to rip a shot from distance just before halftime.
Rowe ⏩ Johnson ⏩ Woodwork. #NYCvNE pic.twitter.com/tC7BCF9FFO
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 20, 2017
57' -- Johnson’s error grants Bunbury, Revs the lead -- Look away, NYCFC fans.
.@TealBunB finishes the Johnson spill. It's 1-0 @NERevolution. #NYCvNE https://t.co/9jz5XuQdLs
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 20, 2017
77' -- Villa find the back of the net -- When you need a goal, who you gonna call? That’s right. David Villa. The NYCFC captain is now up to 19 this season.
.@Guaje7Villa does what he does best... ⚽️ #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/1oJmWFQK2D
— New York City Football Club (@NYCFC) August 20, 2017
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Man of the match: David Villa
Goalscorers: Teal Bunbury (57'), David Villa (77'), Jonathan Lewis (90+4')