HARRISON, New Jersey, July 25, 2010 (AFP) – Dane Richards scored in the 70th minute to give the New York Red Bulls a 2-1 victory over big-spending Manchester City of the English Premier League in a friendly on Sunday.

Macoumba Kandji scored in the seventh minute to give the hosts the lead but Jo equalized for City in the 55th minute, setting the stage for the winner from Richards.

It was the first victory for New York since the arrival of Frenchman Thierry Henry, who scored in his debut Thursday, a 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

City had lost 2-0 to Sporting Lisbon in their Friday opener.

The friendlies were part of an event dubbed the New York Challenge.

The Portugese side won the title after drawing 2-2 with Spurs earlier Sunday, winning on goal difference after both Sporting and Spurs finished with a victory and draw.