Tajouri-Shradi scores for 4th straight game, NYCFC wins

Updated Jun. 23, 2021 10:30 p.m. ET
Associated Press

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored for the fourth consecutive match and New York FC beat Atlanta United 1-0 on Wednesday night.

New York City (4-3-2) won for the second time in three games. Atlanta (2-2-5) had its five-game undefeated streak snapped.

Tajouri-Shradi scored in the 69th minute. Keaton Parks intercepted a pass near midfield and delivered it to Valentin Castellanos, who sent it past the defense for Tajouri-Shradi's calm finish.

NYCFC outshot Atlanta 18-6, including Valentín Castellanos' attempt off the post in the 84th.

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