MLS: New York Red Bulls 2 Chivas USA 3

A Justin Braun hat-trick helped Chivas USA to a surprise 3-2 win at New York Red Bulls in the MLS on Sunday.

New York, who top the Eastern Conference, had a three-match winning streak broken in their last hit-out – a 1-1 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy on May 7.

A power blackout at Red Bull Arena delayed kick-off by 31 minutes, and New York seemed to be more affected when they conceded after just six minutes as Braun began his match in style.

Former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry scored his fifth goal in his last four matches as a 21st-minute response for the Red Bulls.

But Braun had a reply, netting again just after the half-hour mark.

The fans at the Red Bull Arena continued to be entertained as Canadian Dwayne De Rosario netted the fourth goal of the first half, courtesy of a 35th-minute penalty after English forward Luke Rodgers was bundled over in the area.

But the visitors could not be stopped and Justin Braun sealed his treble 11 minutes into the second half.

It was a remarkable showing for Braun, given they were his first goals since September 2010.

Chivas USA continued to push for a fourth goal to put match beyond doubt. They could not find it, but were well-deserved winners in New York.