The game in 100 words (or less): If goals are your thing, Sunday’s New York Derby was a must-watch. Two of the league’s most dynamic goalscorers put on a show at Yankee Stadium, but it was David Villa that had the last say as he recorded his first MLS hat-trick and helped NYCFC capture its first season-series against their bitter rival. Meanwhile, Bradley Wright-Phillips continued his scoring tear against NYCFC in the defeat with his ninth and 10th goals against the Red Bulls’ cross-river rivals. The loss for Jesse Marsch’s side snaps the team’s four-match win streak, while NYCFC creates separation in third place in the Eastern Conference with the win.
Three four moments that mattered
28' -- Villa pounces, puts NYCFC in front -- Red Bulls fans will be shouting for handball on Alex Ring, but the flag stayed down and David Villa does what he does best. That’s 15 goals on the season!
David Villa now has 7 goals in his last 8 games, 15 on the season. Still a killer. #NYDerby #NYCvNY https://t.co/1lVtfZFwUW
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 6, 2017
41' -- BWP keeps on torturing the rivals -- Just moments after Jack Harrison’s penalty appeal, the all-time leading scorer for the Red Bulls does this... 1-1 at Yankee Stadium.
BWP answers! It's 1-1 in the #NYDerby with just minutes left in the first half. #NYCvNY https://t.co/zjDcv7kqiw
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 6, 2017
64' -- Guess who? Bradley gives Red Bulls the lead -- If somebody is going to score in this rivalry, it’s quite clear who that player will be. Make it 10 goals for Wright-Phillips against NYCFC.
Brace Wright-Phillips ✌️#NYCvNY | #RBNY pic.twitter.com/sizr5SDohS
— New York Red Bulls (@NewYorkRedBulls) August 6, 2017
72' -- Villa decides to take everyone on -- The captain hasn’t had the best track record of scoring against the Red Bulls in the past, but the former Barcelona star put that out of his mind on Sunday.
.@Guaje7Villa's 16th goal of the year and the equalizer... #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/BgW35wJpCC
— New York City Football Club (@NYCFC) August 6, 2017
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Man of the match: David Villa
Goalscorers: David Villa (28', 72', 76'), Bradley Wright-Phillips (41', 64')