Khiry Shelton scored his first-career goal for New York City FC and it couldn't have come at a more ideal time.

Trailing by two goals and limited to 10 men after a red card, the Club fought their way back to earn a vital 2-2 draw with the Chicago Fire on Friday night at Yankee Stadium.

Captain David Villa received the ball at the top of the box, somehow split a pair of defenders and dished the ball to Shelton on his left. The second overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft slotted his left-footed attempt into the far corner in the 91st minute to cap the dramatic comeback.

Here is the story of Shelton's day in video, statistics, photos, quotes and more.

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By the Numbers

Scored his first-career goal

Subbed on in the 60th minute

Has 10 appearances (five starts) in rookie season

Registered first-career assist on April 16 vs. Philadelphia

Shelton said

The effort that David and everyone showed tonight was big, the goal was a team effort. It definitely builds confidence, I still have a lot of stuff to work on and I know that going forward it will be big for me.

In the coach's words

I’ve been in Khiry’s shoes, so I can say this with a lot of clarity and a lot of belief: I think that goal can put him to the next level. I think that’s what he needed. I’m quite certain that’s going to mean a lot for his confidence and that’s what he needs right now because he has got sky-high potential, but he’s still a young player.

Very thankful for all the support tonight! Great team effort! #NYCFCFamily — Khiry Shelton (@khiryshelton14) May 16, 2015

@khiryshelton14 Conrats on your first professional goal!!! Couldn't of had come at a better time #clutch @CoachSimmo @NYCFC — Ikey Cohen (@ikingflash) May 17, 2015

Gotta order a new #USMNT kit. @khiryshelton14, you think you're going to stick with #19 or should I just go straight for #9? #inevitable — Steve Symmonds (@SteveSymmonds) May 16, 2015

Go to bed with @NYCFC 2-0 down and a man down, wake up and they've come back and got a 2-2 draw! Well played @khiryshelton14 — Jake Ashton (@jakeashton1993) May 16, 2015