New York City FC vs Los Angeles FC 1-1

Los Angeles FC left Flushing with a point after Leo Walta’s stoppage-time opener and Andrés Perea’s quick reply ended the match 1-1.

The visitors went ahead three minutes into first-half stoppage time when Walta scored from the spot to make it New York City FC 0-1 Los Angeles FC. New York City FC reached half-time behind by that goal.

New York City FC drew level on 59 minutes when Perea finished Nicolás Fernández Mercau’s assist to make it 1-1. Los Angeles FC made two changes on 66 minutes, sending on Armindo Sieb and Sergi Palencia. New York City FC answered with two changes on 68 minutes, then Los Angeles FC made another two on 85 minutes, but neither side found a second goal.

New York City FC had 65% of the ball, 697 passes to Los Angeles FC’s 366, and 14 shots to 7, while the visitors matched them with 3 shots on target apiece. New York City FC also led 10-4 for corners and 0.76-0.38 for expected goals, while Los Angeles FC had 3 offsides to 1 and both goalkeepers made 2 saves.

New York City FC were booked three times, with Hannes Wolf on 28 minutes, Aiden O'Neill on 44 minutes and Agustin Ojeda on 54 minutes. Los Angeles FC finished without a yellow card or a red.