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The Peruvian footballer, Alexander Callens, managed to open the score for New York City vs. Orlando City in the MLS match. The Peruvian national team defender has become a key piece for his team, New York City FC, since his arrival in 2017. Now, he not only stands out for his great actions in preventing goals, but also for scoring them.
The action took place at the 66th minute. Orlando City was winning by one goal when Callens' goal came. NYC had complete ball possession and was approaching the area fiercely.
Santiago Rodríguez tried on the right side, but didn't succeed, then Maximiliano Moralez played with Gabriel Pereira.
After that, the Brazilian sought support from Keaton Parks and then from Talles Magno, who was able to execute the play by putting pressure and making a cross that was taken advantage of by the Peruvian footballer for the equalizing goal.
Pedro Gallese's goal could have stayed at a tie, but Talles Magno scored the second goal with the help of Moralez and Pereira, thus surpassing the goalkeeper of the Peruvian national team.
The victory positioned New York City in the MLS Play-Offs, finishing 3rd in the Eastern Conference with 52 points.
It is worth mentioning that Orlando City's goal was scored by Facundo Torres in NYC's final triumph on Matchday 33 of the Major League Soccer. Gallese's team finished sixth with 45 points.
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