Take a bow, Alonso Martínez .

New York City FC 's star striker scored a spectacular solo goal on Tuesday night to give the Cityzens a 1-0 victory at Charlotte FC in their Round One Best-of-3 opener.

The result sets up a potential series-clinching scenario for NYCFC in their return home to Yankee Stadium for Game 2 on Saturday (3:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass ).

Magnificant Martínez

Martínez is no stranger to providing big-time moments for New York.

Tuesday's goal was his 11th game-winner of the season, six of them coming on the road. And with 33 regular-season tallies over the past two years, the Costa Rica international continues to establish himself as one of the premier No. 9 in MLS.

"He's been magnificent for us," beamed head coach Pascal Jansen after the match. "The growth

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