Massive Report · Nov 6, 2017
Escape from New York: Crew scrapes by NYCFC on aggregate
It was the first loss in nearly three months, but the Crew were able to outlast a furious charge from New York City FC and goals from David Villa and Andraz Struna to escape from New York with a 2-0 loss, but the 4-3 win on aggregate and move to the Conference Finals.
NYCFC got the early life they wanted with a penalty in the first quarter hour. Josh Williams made the inital play on a ball into the box, but clipped Rodney Wallace on the second chance to give the home side a kick from the spot. David Villa easily buried the shot in the 16th minute and put NYCFC ahead 1-0 and back into the tie.