Defending champion NYCFC beats CF Montreal 4-1 for 1st win

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NEW YORK (AP) — Santiago Rodriguez delivered a pivotal goal in a 4-1 win for New York City FC over CF Montreal on Saturday.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Santiago Rodriguez delivered a pivotal goal in a 4-1 win for New York City FC over CF Montreal on Saturday.

Rodriguez’s goal put NYCFC (1-1-1) ahead for good at 2-0 in the 20th minute.

NYCFC also got one goal from Alexander Callens, one more from Talles Magno and another one from Thiago.

New York City FC forward Valentín Castellanos, right, tries to avoid the challenge from CF Montreal defender Zachary Brault-Guillard (15) battle for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
New York City FC forward Valentín Castellanos, right, tries to avoid the challenge from CF Montreal defender Zachary Brault-Guillard (15) battle for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Zachary Brault Guillard scored for Montreal (0-3-0).

NYCFC outshot Montreal 13-9, with nine shots on goal to one for Montreal.

Sebastian Breza made five saves for Montreal.

These teams take to the pitch again Saturday, with NYCFC hosting the Philadelphia Union while Montreal visits Atlanta United.

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New York City FC midfielder Alfredo Morales, left, and CF Montreal forward Kei Kamara (23) battle for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. NYCFC won 4-1 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
New York City FC midfielder Alfredo Morales, left, and CF Montreal forward Kei Kamara (23) battle for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match at Yankee Stadium, Saturday, March 12, 2022, in New York. NYCFC won 4-1 (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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