NEW YORK — Evander found the top right corner of the goal from distance in the final moments of stoppage time and the Portland Timbers spoiled NYCFC’s home opener with a 2-1 win on Saturday.
NYCFC led for most of the contest until Antony took a pass from Juan Mosquera — and from the middle of the box — put it high in the center of the goal at the 85th-minute to level the score at 1.
Antony provided the assist on the match-winner in the 97th minute. It was the latest game-tinning goal in Timbers’ history.
“Evander grabbed hold of the game, and you saw the benefit today of having a DP (Designated Player) that is without doubt high, high quality,” Portland coach Phil Neville said.