Club Necaxa beat New York City FC 2-1 in the Leagues Cup group stage, overcoming a possession deficit through greater precision in the final third. New York City FC had 57% of the ball in their 4-2-3-1 but produced only one shot on target from nine attempts, limiting the pressure they could place on Necaxa’s defence. Necaxa’s 3-4-3 generated 10 shots and four on target despite having 43% possession, a more direct attacking return that ultimately decided the match. The home goalkeeper faced four shots on target and recorded a 50% save percentage, while New York City FC were unable to turn their territorial control into enough clear scoring opportunities. With no scorer data available, the scoreline and shooting figures provide the clearest picture: Necaxa were more efficient when chances arrived, while NYCFC’s control of possession did not translate into a comparable threat on goal. Necaxa open the group stage with a valuable win.