David Villa nets pair of goals to lead NYC FC past Orlando City SC
New York City FC's David Villa (7) celebrates his second-half goal as he runs past Orlando City's Leo Pereira, left, in an MLS soccer game, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Orlando, Fla. Credit: AP / John Raoux
ORLANDO, Fla. — David Villa scored twice and New York City FC beat Orlando City 3-0 on Sunday night to extend its unbeaten streak to four games.
Orlando City (6-4-2) lost for the first time in seven matches at its new stadium, dating to a 1-0 win over NYC FC on March 5.
Villa converted from the spot, after Ricardo Kaka’s hand ball in the penalty area, to open the scoring for NYC FC (6-4-2) in the 14th minute.
Rodney Wallace connected in the 35th. Jack Harrison’s pass from the top-right corner of the box led Ethan White toward the endline, where his cross — through the 6-yard box — found Wallace for a sliding finish at the far post.
Cyle Larin missed a penalty kick off the post in the 64th minute for Orlando City before Villa capped the scoring in the 82nd.
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