On Wednesday, New York City FC faced A.D. San Carlos in the second leg of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League. Already going into the game with a 5-3 lead, the Pigeons continued their attacking prowess with a 1-0 win on the night and 6-3 victory on aggregate.
But despite scoring fewer goals in the second leg, the team looked more confined and confident, producing a more encouraging display for the season ahead.
Throughout the game, Ronny Deila’s squad continued to illustrate his dedication to possession-based, attacking football. While utilizing the 4-3-3 in the attack, a switch to the 4-5-1 on the defensive end was more evident in the second leg.