Sporting Kansas City extended their unbeaten streak to five games on Sunday night, with a 3-1 win against New York City FC.

It was another fantastic effort from Sporting Kansas City at home. The supporters were thrilled with the result, as the home side came away with the win. Taking their third win in the last five matches.

The first goal came early in the match when Benny Felihaber scored his fourth of the season. A shot from Jacob Peterson hit the post and Felihaber was their to tuck it home.

New York City tied the match a few minutes later when Frank Lampard found the equalizer. The Englishman received a pass from Ronald Matarrita and finished it nicely. A poor turnover from Kansas City led to the goal.

Just two minutes later Jimmy Medranda found the back of the net when his shot took a bounce and beat the outstretched Josh Saunders. Sporting Kansas City would hold on to the lead at the half.

Ike Opara added the insurance goal in the 51st minute. It was his first goal since last match.

The win puts Sporting Kansas City in fifth place, and only one point away from third place in the Western Conference. Two away games await them this week, as they prepare for a big match up with the Colorado Rapids next Saturday.

Analysis

In the past five matches they’ve averaged two goals a match. Tonight they managed to do it without both Dom Dwyer and Graham Zusi. It was a sign that this side can find goals even without two of the its dynamic players in the lineup.

Defensively they were without Matt Besler, who sat out tonight based on a coach’s decision. Besides the bad turnover in the opening 15 minutes they looked good.

This win should come as a big confidence booster moving forward. New York City is the top club in the Eastern Conference and were on a four game win streak coming into tonight. The ability to hold them to one goal and take all three points was an accomplishment.

All Goals From The Match

Feilhaber's 5th goal of the year has Sporting KC up early, but was he offside? #SKCvNYC https://t.co/3E0mblRHSD — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2016

Frank Lampard scores his 4th goal of the season as NYCFC take full advantage of a Kansas City turnover. #SKCvNYC https://t.co/dEC82AXJDr — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2016

Jimmy Medranda answers right back for Sporting KC, beating Josh Saunders from distance. #SKCvNYC https://t.co/7XB1Azm3OF — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2016

Ike Opara's first MLS goal since March of last year makes it 3-1, Sporting Kansas City. #SKCvNYC https://t.co/xrPuRviLeT — FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) July 11, 2016

Stats

Shots: SKC 19 NYCFC 4

Shots On Target: SKC 9 NYCFC 3

Possession: SKC 66.7% NYCFC 33.3%

Corners: SKC 9 NYCFC 1

Fouls: SKC 17 NYCFC 11