"It's part of our toolbox, Jansen said after the match. We're always aiming to get the first goal, so it was a fantastic start for us. It was pretty even today [like against Miami,] but what I mentioned at halftime was to make sure it doesn't bite you in the behind. The resilience was there; we had a couple of chances to finish it off."
"The keyword this moment with Justin is in particular very interesting because we chose to set up today with Raul instead of Kevin O'Toole, Jansen said. It gave us the flexibility to bring Justin into midfield and still have the security behind the ball with Gustavo, Thiago, and Tayvon [Gray]. The No. 80 threaded the ball into Fernandez Mercau's stride, and the Argentine coolly slotted into the far corner, stunning the home crowd and sending the blue away section into raptures."
New York City FC defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-2 in the Hudson River Derby, with an opening goal after 95 seconds. Justin Haak advanced into midfield and supplied the pass that allowed Nicolas Fernandez Mercau to score. Raul Gustavo's summer arrival permitted coach Pascal Jansen to push Haak forward while maintaining defensive security alongside Thiago Martins and Tayvon Gray. Jansen emphasized getting the first goal and halftime adjustments, noting the team's resilience and chances to finish the match. The result all but extinguished the Red Bulls' playoff hopes and sent the away supporters into raptures.
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