NYCFC blanks Montreal Impact, 3-0

Montreal's winning streak came to an end

7/12/2018, 3:50 AM
Feb 24, 2018; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York City FC forward Rodney Wallace (23) dribbles the ball during the matchup with Montreal Impact at Al Lang Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports / Douglas DeFelice
Feb 24, 2018; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; New York City FC forward Rodney Wallace (23) dribbles the ball during the matchup with Montreal Impact at Al Lang Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports / Douglas DeFelice

NEW YORK (AP) Ronald Matarrita had a goal and an assist to lead New York City FC to a 3-0 victory over the Montreal Impact on Wednesday night.

Matarrita entered as a substitute in the 62nd minute. Three minutes later, his chip caught Montreal goalkeeper Evan Bush out of position and found its way to the side netting to make it 2-0.

Maturita assisted on Jonathan Lewis' first MLS goal in the 76th minute, which was a header that glanced in off the right post.

Jesus Medina opened the scoring in the 60th minute with a left-footed smash from 20 yards out as NYCFC (11-4-4) snapped the Impact's four-game winning streak. >> Read more

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