Walta, Perea trade goals as NYCFC draws Los Angeles FC
NEW YORK (Interstat) — Los Angeles FC and New York City played to a 1-1 draw Saturday at Yankee Stadium, with both goals coming after a scoreless opening 45 minutes. Los Angeles FC opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time when Leo Walta scored in the 45+1 minute. New York City equalized in the 59th minute through Andreas Perea, with Nicolas Fernandez Mercau assisting. Walta and Perea each played 90 minutes and scored once. New York City’s Wolf was booked in the 28th minute, O’Neill in the 44th and Ojeda in the 54th. Los Angeles FC’s substitutions included Igor Jesus in the 58th minute, Shaffelburg and Hollingshead in the 66th, and Delgado and Long in the 85th. New York City’s included Ojeda and Luighi in the 68th. Los Angeles FC’s record in this competition is now 1-0-2, while New York City’s is 0-2-1. Across all competitions, Los Angeles FC is 1-0-2 and New York City is 0-2-1. New York City next visits Orlando City.