NYCFC ties Whitecaps, 2-2

Jesus Medina and Valentin Castellanos scored

8/5/2018, 3:28 AM
Sep 1, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NYCFC goalkeeper Josh Saunders (12) defends his goal against D.C. United during the second half at Yankee Stadium. NYCFC won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports / Andy Marlin
Sep 1, 2016; New York, NY, USA; NYCFC goalkeeper Josh Saunders (12) defends his goal against D.C. United during the second half at Yankee Stadium. NYCFC won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports / Andy Marlin

NEW YORK (AP) Erik Hurtado scored in the 87th minute to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a 2-2 tie with New York City FC on Saturday night.

Brek Shea sent in a wide cross and Hurtado one-timed it from behind the right side of the 6-yard box into the middle of the net.

Nicolas Mezquida opened the scoring for the Whitecaps (8-9-6) in the 22nd minute with a low hard shot from behind the penalty arc.

Jesus Medina tied it for NYCFC (13-5-5) in the first minute of first-half stoppage time, stopping Anton Tinnerholm's pass in the area and cutting outside with his second touch to create space for an open shot. >> Read more

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