Match Report
NY Cosmos, 16th on 22 points, faced a 17-point deficit to Spokane Velocity (6th, 39). On the form table NY Cosmos stood 5th over the last five rounds, despite being 16th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.27 for Spokane Velocity and 1.25/2 for NY Cosmos (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.48.
Lumen Field staged the fixture, a ground that holds 68,740. On the scoreboard, Spokane Velocity led 3-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Spokane Velocity: Jack Denton (25'), Luis Gil (39'), Neco Brett (43') · NY Cosmos: Justin Milovanov (48')
Key stats
Possession: Spokane Velocity 49% · NY Cosmos 51% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 4-4