Overview of the Game
The Fire had their three-game unbeaten streak snapped with a 3-1 loss Sunday to New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. They finished the game with only nine players on the field after Brian Gutierrez received a straight red card in the first half and Dje D’Avilla was sent off after his second yellow card in the second.
First Half Analysis
The Fire (5-5-4) opened the scoring on a goal by Philip Zinckernagel in the 19th minute, but the red card on Gutierrez for violent conduct put them a man down in the 30th.
Second Half Turnaround
NYCFC, however, didn’t capitalize on the advantage until the second half. Mounsef Bakrar tied the score in the 58th minute before Hannes Wolf made it 2-1 in the 70th. Alonso Martinez closed the scoring with a penalty kick in the 89th, five minutes after D’Avilla got his second yellow.
Notable Performances
Chris Brady made five saves for the Fire.
Conclusion
The loss marked a significant setback for the Fire, who had been on a promising run before facing NYCFC. Despite the valiant effort, the team was unable to overcome the numerical disadvantage and ultimately succumbed to the pressure. The Fire will look to regroup and bounce back from this defeat in their upcoming matches.
FAQs
What was the final score of the game?
The final score was 3-1 in favor of NYCFC.
How many players were on the field for the Fire at the end of the game?
The Fire finished the game with nine players on the field.
Who scored the opening goal for the Fire?
Philip Zinckernagel scored the opening goal in the 19th minute.
