Goal scorers need to score, right? Thatâs not necessarily the case for David Villa. For the New York City FC captain, itâs more about having chances to score.
After scoring opportunities were few and far between for Villa in the win over the San Jose Earthquakes, El Guaje had two chances and buried one to give NYCFC a late lifeline in a 2-1 loss to D.C. United Saturday at RFK Stadium.
It was Villaâs third goal of the season and 44th for the Club and part of a positive final 30 minutes that nearly included an equalizer.
Key MomentâĤ
Villa scored his seventh goal in seven games against D.C. United six minutes from full time. Tommy McNamara took a lofted ball from Jack Harrison off his chest and then played quickly back to the penalty spot. Thatâs where Villa pounced and put a first-time shot while falling backward past D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid.
David saidâĤ
âThe most difficult for me is to not have chances. When I donât have chances and I [donât score] of course Iâm disappointed. My objective is to score goals and I am happier when I have chances and [donât score] than have no chances.
âThe other game was very difficult for me because I donât have chances in the whole game. Today I have one Tommy created, the other I shoot out of the box. But no worries, I need to still work hard, to work well because the team needs me not only for the goals but for other things.â
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