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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
Philadelphia Union midfielder Fafa Picault (center, in white) jumps to try and win a header with NYCFC defender Maxime Chanot during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC midfielder Alexander Ring tries to control the ball in front of Philadelphia Union midfielder Ilsinho during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
Fans of New York City FC cheer on from the bleachers during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game between NYCFC and the Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC forward David Villa controls the ball and dribbles in front of Philadelphia Union defender Fabinho during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC forward David Villa tries to control the ball while challenged by Philadelphia Union defender Jack Elliott during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
Philadelphia Union defender Fabinho wins a header over NYCFC midfielder Jack Harrison (far left) during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular-season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC midfielder Jack Harrison (left) controls the ball in front of Philadelphia Union defender Fabinho during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
Philadelphia Union midfielder and captain Haris Medunjanin tries to control the ball during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game against NYCFC at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC forward David Villa (center, in blue) attempts a shot on goal during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game against the Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC midfielder Tommy McNamara reacts as the ball is claimed by Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC defender Maxime Chanot (center, in blue) heads the ball in for the tying goal during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC forward Jonathan Lewis (left) tries to reach the ball in front of Philadelphia Union midfielder Fafa Picault during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC defender Alexander Callens (far left, kicking ball) gets ready to shoot in the game-winning goal during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game against the Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
Fans of New York City FC celebrate what would be the game-winning goal during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game between NYCFC and the Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC manager Patrick Vieira looks on from the sidelines during the second half of a Major League Soccer regular season game against the Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole) -
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MLS: New York City FC vs. Philadelphia Union (06.03.17)
NYCFC defender Alexander Callens gets ready to send a miniature soccer ball into the stands after the team's 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union in a Major League Soccer regular season game at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on June 3, 2017. (Photo by Robert Cole)
NEW YORK — What could have been a frustrating week at home for New York City Football Club was salvaged in the nick of time.
Defenders Maxime Chanot and Alexander Callens scored in the final 10 minutes as NYCFC turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday afternoon in Yankee Stadium. NYCFC has now picked up seven points out of a possible nine in its last three games at home.
The lone result in that span in which NYCFC dropped points was in its last match, this past Wednesday vs. the New England Revolution, where a game-tying goal from the Revs in the final five minutes left NYCFC and its fans disappointed at a 2-2 draw. In the 67th minute today, it was New York City-born midfielder Fafa Picault who opened up the scoring with a right-footed shot from the top of the box that beat goalkeeper Sean Johnson to his left to give the Union a 1-0 lead.
New York’s response was almost immediate, increasing the pressure and forcing Philadelphia goalkeeper Andre Blake to make a wonderful double save in the 74th minute. However, New York City tied the score in the 80th minute off a corner kick, with defender Maxime Chanot heading in Maxi Morales’ corner into the net to tie the score at 1-1. It was from another set piece where NYCFC took the lead. Morales’ corner was not cleared by Philadelphia’s defense, allowing Rodney Wallace a clear chance on goal. Blake saved it, but the rebound came to defender Alexander Callens, who buried his short-range shot into the far corner to lift his team to victory.
For the second time in four days, our photographer, Robert Cole, was on the pitch snapping quality pictures from the home of the New York Yankees. After clicking on the first photo to enlarge the picture, make sure to press the left and right arrow buttons to scroll through the rest of the pictures.
