"Bradley Carnell's hosts were heavy favourites at Subaru Park, but after going 1-0 down to Moralez's 27th-minute strike, they were unable to find a way past in-form NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese. Moralez fired an early warning shot off the near post when Philadelphia lost the ball in a dangerous position, while Freese grabbed Bruno Damiani's drive at the second attempt, preventing it from squirming over the line."
"Only a brilliant recovery save from Andre Blake - who was injured in the process - prevented Fernandez from making it 2-0 from inside his own half, while opposite number Freese finished the game with five saves, the best of which came late on. Freese made an incredible point-blank stop to deny Frankie Westfield, and after the same player volleyed over a gaping goal in the 87th minute, the NYCFC goalkeeper tipped Milan Iloski's stoppage-time curler away to secure a memorable win."
Maxi Moralez scored the only goal in NYCFC's 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union, connecting on a move that saw Agustin Ojeda cut inside to find Nicolas Fernandez, whose first-time pass set up Moralez's finish. NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese made five saves and denied several clear chances, including a point-blank stop on Frankie Westfield and a stoppage-time save on Milan Iloski, preserving the upset. Andre Blake produced a recovery save but was injured during the action. Philadelphia registered 18 shots, five on target and 2.04 expected goals, but could not convert despite dominating chances.
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