US EditionNew York City FC Beats Charlotte FC 2-0 to Clinch a Playoff Spot Behind Alonso Martínez's 2 Goals
Alonso Martínez scored both penalties and goalkeeper Matt Freese made a crucial save to secure New York City FC's playoff spot, ending Charlotte FC's nine-game winning streak.
- New York City FC secured a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday, earning their place in the MLS playoffs.
- Alonso Martínez scored two penalty-kick goals, one in the 11th minute and another in the 58th, to lead NYCFC's victory.
- Goalkeeper Matt Freese made a crucial save on Wilfried Zaha's penalty in the 69th minute and earned his eighth clean sheet this season.
- NYCFC improved to a 17-9-5 record, maintaining a three-game unbeaten streak, while Charlotte's run of nine consecutive wins came to an end after securing a playoff berth last weekend.
- The win marked NYCFC's second victory in eight meetings against Charlotte and secured their playoff position alongside Charlotte.
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Alonso Martinez converts pair of PKs as NYCFC jolt Charlotte
Alonso Martinez scored on a pair of penalty kicks Saturday afternoon as host New York City Football Club clinched a playoff spot and tightened things up in the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC.
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New York City FC beats Charlotte FC 2-0 to clinch a playoff spot behind Alonso Martínez's 2 goals
Alonso Martínez scored two penalty-kick goals and goalkeeper Matt Freese made a penalty-kick save as New York City beat Charlotte FC 2-0 on Saturday to clinch a playoff spot.
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