Leagues Cup roundup: Red Bulls slip past NYCFC

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Omir Fernandez scored on a penalty kick in the 31st minute, and the New York Red Bulls held on for a 1-0 win over New York City FC on Thursday in a Leagues Cup round-of-32 match at Harrison, N.J.

Luquinhas was fouled by James Sands inside the 18-yard box, and Fernandez drove the ensuing penalty kick into the top right corner.

The Red Bulls advance to a round-of-16 matchup a