Post by account_disabled on Apr 29, 2024 6:51:19 GMT -5
Only a mere 310 days after their last home match victory (and first playoff victory) over the Red Bulls on October 20, 2019, the Union once again beat the New York Red Bulls at Subaru Park.
Starting off the match with more energy and enthusiasm in the first five minutes than all of last match, the Union had a few opportunities, but nothing truly threatening. Easily moving the ball around the pitch, the Union had no problems having the lion’s share of possession, while the Red Bulls seemed content to wait for any counter attacking opportunities.
But the Union struck first, getting revenge on their Denmark Email List opponents who opened up the scoring last match. Ray Gaddis had a bit of space on the right sideline, taking it almost to the end line before getting a cross off right to Kacper Przybylko who was wide open to rocket it past Ryan Meara in the 31st.
The Red Bulls would try to counter, but brick wall Andre Blake would remain largely untested. Przybylko was all over the pitch in a great way, easily clearing a header from New York following a corner kick in the 45th minute, keeping a clean sheet for Philly at the end of the first half. Przybylko would almost have his second off a deflection off the head off Jakob Glesnes, but Meara made the diving save to keep it at 1-0 at the end of the half.
In an effort to shake up their offense, New York made two substitutions before the second half tap, bringing on Kaku and striker Tom Barlow. Neither would have much impact, but the desperation from the Red Bulls was growing as their chances on goal increased as well. They would be unable to convert due to the ever solid performances from the back line, particularly Mark McKenzie who had a big sliding save in the 76th. While Philly had the drive in the first half to get the go ahead goal, it was beginning to dissipate in the second half. The boys in blue were relying more on the counter attacks and giving the Red Bulls more possession at the hour mark, leading to the uptick in chances for their opponents.
Starting off the match with more energy and enthusiasm in the first five minutes than all of last match, the Union had a few opportunities, but nothing truly threatening. Easily moving the ball around the pitch, the Union had no problems having the lion’s share of possession, while the Red Bulls seemed content to wait for any counter attacking opportunities.
But the Union struck first, getting revenge on their Denmark Email List opponents who opened up the scoring last match. Ray Gaddis had a bit of space on the right sideline, taking it almost to the end line before getting a cross off right to Kacper Przybylko who was wide open to rocket it past Ryan Meara in the 31st.
The Red Bulls would try to counter, but brick wall Andre Blake would remain largely untested. Przybylko was all over the pitch in a great way, easily clearing a header from New York following a corner kick in the 45th minute, keeping a clean sheet for Philly at the end of the first half. Przybylko would almost have his second off a deflection off the head off Jakob Glesnes, but Meara made the diving save to keep it at 1-0 at the end of the half.
In an effort to shake up their offense, New York made two substitutions before the second half tap, bringing on Kaku and striker Tom Barlow. Neither would have much impact, but the desperation from the Red Bulls was growing as their chances on goal increased as well. They would be unable to convert due to the ever solid performances from the back line, particularly Mark McKenzie who had a big sliding save in the 76th. While Philly had the drive in the first half to get the go ahead goal, it was beginning to dissipate in the second half. The boys in blue were relying more on the counter attacks and giving the Red Bulls more possession at the hour mark, leading to the uptick in chances for their opponents.