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But Fernandez added a clinching goal in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time to seal New York's victory, the visitors battling through 15 minutes of stoppage time before the final whistle.

The ban had sparked warnings of production stoppages from the European auto industry, as the chips are used widely in cars' onboard electronics.

Both teams cancelled each other out after Vlahovic's leveller, until substitute Jonathan David headed a great chance straight at Sporting goalkeeper Rui Silva in stoppage time.

But rustiness had nothing to do with Beirne exiting the field in the third minute following a contentious early flashpoint in a first half dogged by lengthy stoppages.

European carmakers and parts suppliers had warned of shortages of key chips supplied by Nexperia that would force stoppages at production lines in Europe.