Cruz Azul 2-1 New York City FC
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Cruz Azul won: Cruz Azul 2-1 New York City FC in the Leagues Cup (Round 2) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey. Cruz Azul goals: Agustín Palavecino 35', José Paradela 78'. New York City FC goals: Maxwell Murray 45'+1. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: José Paradela (8.7).
Match report
Cruz Azul beat New York City FC 2-1
Cruz Azul edged New York City FC 2-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sunday 9 August in the Leagues Cup.
Agustín Palavecino put Cruz Azul ahead on 35' (1-0), Maxwell Murray levelled for New York City FC on 45+1' (1-1) and José Paradela restored Cruz Azul's lead on 78' (2-1).
Cruz Azul had 59% of the ball, shots were 20-8 (6-3 on target).
José Paradela (Cruz Azul) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 20,969. Referee: Jesus Rafael Lopez Valle.
Match stats
| Cruz Azul | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 12 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 459 (86%) | 325 (86%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 0 |
| Total shots | 20 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 2 |
| Shots outside box | 12 | 6 |
Lineups
Cruz Azul (3-4-3): Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Jesús Orozco, Jeremy Márquez, Carlos Rodríguez, Érik Lira, Omar Campos, José Paradela, Gabriel Fernández, Agustín Palavecino
New York City FC (4-2-3-1): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Maxwell Murray, James Sands, Nico Cavallo, Jonathan Shore, Andrés Perea, Nicolás Fernández, Agustín Ojeda, Hannes Wolf, Talles Magno
Key events
- 35' · Goal · Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
- 36' · Yellow card · Matt Freese (New York City FC)
- 37' · Yellow card · Nico Cavallo (New York City FC)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Maxwell Murray (New York City FC)
- 51' · Yellow card · Tayvon Gray (New York City FC)
- 53' · Yellow card · Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul)
- 59' · Substitution · Malachi Jones for Agustín Ojeda (New York City FC)
- 59' · Substitution · Kevin O'Toole for Nico Cavallo (New York City FC)
- 59' · Substitution · Mitja Ilenic for Tayvon Gray (New York City FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Nicolás Ibánez for Gabriel Fernández (Cruz Azul)
- 76' · Substitution · Luighi for Talles Magno (New York City FC)
- 76' · Substitution · Bénie Traoré for Jonathan Shore (New York City FC)
- 78' · Goal · José Paradela (Cruz Azul)
- 82' · Substitution · Luka Romero for Agustín Palavecino (Cruz Azul)
- 83' · Yellow card · Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 90' · Substitution · Cristian Jiménez for Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Malachi Jones (New York City FC)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Cruz Azul vs New York City FC?
Cruz Azul won, 2-1 (Leagues Cup) on Sun, 9 Aug 2026.
When and where is Cruz Azul vs New York City FC?
Sun, 9 Aug 2026, 23:30 UTC at Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey, Leagues Cup.