After a reported lockdown at Red Bull Arena led to a delayed kickoff, New York City FC got off to a flying start during their clash with Nashville on Sunday.
The sixth-ranked side took less than one minute to open the scoring against the visitors, thanks to a very alert Santiago RodrÃguez.
NYCFC made only seven passes in the game as they cut through Nashville’s defense before the ball found the 24-year-old in the box.
RodrÃguez used his close control skills to beat three defenders and followed up on his initially blocked shot for his 11th of the season.
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That is one to forget quickly for the visitors.
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