"It was not until the 47th minute that NYCFC hit the front at the Bank of America Stadium on Friday, as Fernandez capped off a fine solo run with a composed finish, after Brandt Bronico had squandered a great chance for Charlotte. Alonso Martinez doubled NYCFC's lead five minutes after half-time, seemingly teeing up Pascal Jansen's team for a smooth ride into the next round. Yet Idan Toklomati's 81st-minute strike dragged Charlotte back into the contest."
"Data Debrief: Away day specialists strike again NYCFC have now won eight road games in 2025 across all competitions, and seven of their last nine away matches (D1 L1). That is more victories than any other team in MLS since that run began (July 16), after NYCFC had won just one of their first 11 road fixtures of the season."
Nicolas Fernandez scored twice, in first-half added time and again in second-half stoppage, as New York City FC defeated Charlotte FC 3-1 to reach the Eastern Conference semi-finals. NYCFC took the lead in the 47th minute after Fernandez finished a solo run following a missed chance by Brandt Bronico. Alonso Martinez made it 2-0 five minutes after half-time. Idan Toklomati pulled one back in the 81st minute, but Kevin O'Toole's block and a Hannes Wolf assist allowed Fernandez to convert the late counter. NYCFC have won eight road games in 2025 and produced a more clinical finishing despite being outscored on xG.
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