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EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker) -- Adolfo Valencia scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the MetroStars a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution. Overtime featured chances from the opening whistle as Eric Wynalda's apparent game-winner for New England was nullified by an offsides call in the first minute. Second later, Revolution defender Rusty Pierce came within inches of scoring a disastrous own goal off a deflection of Clint Mathis' shot. Valencia scored off the ensuing corner kick as the MetroStars improved to 3-1-2 in overtime this season. Mathis' well-placed corner was struck soundly by Valencia, who put a powerful header past goalkeeper Juergen Sommer. After 86 minutes of tense, defensive soccer, the teams exploded for two goals in less than a minute. New England's Wolde Harris started the scoring in the 87th minute, netting his fifth goal in as many games. Midfielder John Harkes delivered a corner kick into the penalty area, where Costa Rican defender Mauricio Wright nodded the ball against the flow. Harris found the ball at his feet in front of the net and delivered a powerful shot just inside the near goalpost, beating 'keeper Mike Ammann. The MetroStars wasted no time in equalizing as Valencia put home his 12th goal in the 88th minute. Mathis played the ball into the penalty area from the outskirts of the box, and the big Colombian began a short run onto the near post. As Sommer rushed out to challenge, Valencia deftly played a soft ball between the 'keeper's legs and into the net. The Metros opened a commanding 11-point lead over second-place New England in the Eastern Division.
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