Heber scores on header to help NYCFC beat Revolution 2-0

Updated Sep. 2, 2020 10:13 p.m. ET

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Heber Araujo dos Santos scored his first goal of the season, Sean Johnson had three saves and New York City FC beat the New England Revolution 2-0 on Wednesday night.

Heber , a corner kick by Ronald Matarrita off the far post to make it 2-0 in the 72nd minute.

New York City (4-5-0) has won three games in a row and four of its last five after opening the season with four consecutive losses.

New England (2-2-5) has just one multi-goal game this season — a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Aug. 25.

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An own goal by the Revolution's Michael Mancienne opened the scoring in the 60th minute.

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