In what was a highly entertaining contest, a controversial spot-kick decision saw New York City FC leave Vancouver with all three points.
VANCOUVER – It was a highly anticipated match. Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps FC locking horns with star-studded expansion side New York City FC in front of a sold-out crowd at BC Place. What unfolded was wild, exciting, and highly controversial.
With both sides needing the points for different reasons. New York City’s big stars – Frank Lampard, Andrea Pirlo, and David Villa – put in key performances to lead the visitors to a valuable 2-1 win over the Whitecaps in a match that exploded to life in the dying stages.