New York City defeated Charlotte FC 2–0 on Saturday at Yankee Stadium in MLS Regular Season action, with Alonso Martínez converting two penalties to secure the victory.
The match opened with early chances as Martínez forced a save in the 3′ minute from the center of the box, before Wilfried Zaha tested Matt Freese with a shot from distance in the 8′ minute. Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina received a yellow card in the 10′ minute, and moments later Martínez stepped up to convert the resulting penalty in the 11′ minute, giving New York City the lead.
The second half brought more drama as Martínez doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 58′ minute. Charlotte had an opportunity to respond when Zaha earned a penalty in the 69′ minute, but Freese made a crucial save to preserve the two-goal cushion.
Both teams pressed in the closing stages, with Charlotte earning a corner in the 90+3′ minute as Adilson Malanda directed a header toward goal, but New York City's defense held firm through six minutes of stoppage time to seal the result.
PK Goal: A. Martínez vs. CLT, 11'
PK Goal: A. Martínez vs. CLT, 58'
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