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October 9, 2010 4:00 PM EDT
Red Bull Arena — Harrison, New Jersey
Referee: J. Marrufo
Attendance: 20829
Sutton had one late save, but he didn't do much for the rest of the match.
Miller didn't earn his booking, but he did let Saborio get behind him for a near score.
Ream was okay, but he made a few bad plays, including a terrible minus that nearly gave away a corner.
Mendes was the greatest beneficiary of the referee's playoff mentality. His late take-down in the box would have cost New York a penalty kick with most officials.
Albright was probably the best defender for New York and he also got involved on offense.
Lindpere confused "physical" with "stupid" on a few plays. One completely unnecessary foul stopped a potential breakaway and hurt New York's offense.
Marquez was the class of the match. The Red Bulls are a different team when he is on the field. His leadership is evident of a bright future for New York.
Tchani didn't influence the match, except for one bad foul. It wasn't his worst match, but he probably won't want to remember it either.
Ballouchy contributed on offense and continues to give defenses fits. Opponents ignore him at their peril.
Henry created a few opportunities but certainly did not play at the level you would expect of a designated player. Angel is still the best striker on this side.
Angel continues to create opportunities throughout every match. Many MLS clubs will be lining up to take him at the end of the season.
Agudelo appeared in the 88th minute and did not do enough to earn a rating.
Rimando robbed Ballouchy early and led the defense to another clean sheet.
Beltran filled in well, but he managed to get booked. He nearly gave a late goal to Marquez when he misplayed a ball in the penalty area.
Borchers continues to play solid defense. After his two recent goals, Salt Lake even ran a corner kick play for him.
Olave's strength and size are a problem for any opponent. He managed to keep New York's high power offense from getting any easy opportunities to score.
Russell hit the woodwork from distance and played solid defense.
Johnson made a few good plays and a few bad ones. Late in the match, he gave away a 1-on-1 for Saborio that could have given Salt Lake the match.
Beckerman anchored a defense that held the highest paid strikers in the league scoreless. He does all the little things right, and is a huge reason why Salt Lake's defense is so dominant.
Morales is still playing his way back into form following his injury. He looked at his best late in the second half, but the first half was poor by his lofty standards.
Andy Williams has stepped up to compensate for Morales and played well again. His best shot hit the woodwork and nearly gave Salt Lake an early lead.
The Costa Rican was an important player on both offense and defense. He wasn't able to find the net, but he did create numerous chances and help out on defense.
The World Cup veteran is still in a scoring slump, but his influence is felt in every match. His pass set up Andy Williams' date with the post, and his speed continues to cause problems for every opponent.
Grabavoy was fiesty on the field and played great defense to close out the match.
Paulo Jr. is still raw, but he is able to create many opportunities, even if he doesn't convert them just yet.
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Kenny Cooper
Striker NY Red Bulls |
11 | 2 |
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Chris Wondolowski
Striker San Jose Earthquakes |
11 | 1 |
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Thierry Henry
Striker NY Red Bulls |
9 | 0 |
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Saer Sene
Striker New England |
7 | 1 |
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Maicon Santos
Striker D.C. United |
7 | 0 |

