NYRB defeat Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids at a chilly Red Bull Arena Saturday afternoon, with Attendance of 19,375, lead by NYRB 1-0.
The Red Bulls had more possession, the better chances and took a deserved lead just before the break when sliding Rapids defender Eric Miller directed a Sal Zizzo cross into his own net.
If not for veteran goalkeeper Tim Howard, the Red Bulls would have had a larger halftime lead. He denied Bradley Wright-Phillips several times, coming off his line to make a point-blank save in the 23rd minute for his best stop.
Luis Robles, who set an MLS record with his 142nd consecutive start, made a terrific kick save on an attempt by Dominique Badji in the 72nd minute to secure the clean sheet.
The New York Red Bulls earned a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday afternoon in the 2017 MLS home opener. An own goal just before halftime made the difference, and Luis Robles earned a shutout while setting a new league record for consecutive games played with his 142nd MLS appearance.New York is now unbeaten in 18 league games, dating back to July of 2016. The all-time MLS record for an unbeaten streak is 19, held by both Columbus and FC Dallas.Columbus’ streak spanned two seasons, while FC Dallas’ was contained in a single year. New York is 13-4-5 all-time in home openers.Robles set another MLS record, breaking Chris Klein’s previous mark of 142 consecutive appearances.Homegrown player Derrick Etienne, Jr. earned his first MLS start, playing up top alongside Bradley Wright Phillips.
Fredrik Gulbrandsen made his debut just a day after receiving his visa. Gulbrandsen traveled to join the team last night, and entered the match in the 88th minute. The forward is with New York on loan from FC Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga.New York is 13-13-8 all-time in the month of March. New York has scored 44 goals in March and allowed 48.The Red Bulls are on the road next weekend to face Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday, March 19 (TV: FS1, Fox Deportes, Red Bulls Radio English/Spanish). The Red Bulls return home to host Real Salt Lake on Saturday, March 25 for a 4 p.m. kick.
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