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Red Bulls Battle Back To Draw Revs
Sainey Nyassi danced his way through the New York Red Bulls to open the scoring in the first half, but the Red Bulls threw everything into the attack in the second half and got the equalizer through veteran John Wolyniec.
Sep 18, 2009 11:23:14 PM
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--In an entertaining game, the New York Red Bulls ended a five game home stand with a draw against the New England Revolution on Friday night in front of a small but spirited crowd.
The Revolution came into the game three points outside of the last playoff spot, but with seven games left to play they still have a very good chance of making the cut. To boost their chances, Shalrie Joseph returned to the starting line-up after serving a suspension.
The Red Bulls released Alfredo Pacheco in midweek, effectively opening the starting left back job to either South African Danleigh Borman or rookie Jeremy Hall. For this game, Hall found himself on the other side of defense for Carlos Johnson, who picked up a red card last week for spitting at his opponent.
First Half
The first opening of the game for the Red Bulls came in the 7th minute as Jorge Rojas let a dipping shot rip from thirty yards out. It was classic Rojas, opting to shoot, despite open teammates, only to see it saved by Matt Reis.
An incredible individual effort from Sainey Nyassi opened the scoring in the 14th minute. After picking up the ball on the right wing fifty yards out, Nyassi drove straight at Borman. A series of quick step-overs later and Nyassi was past the South African. The Gambian fired his shot hard into the far upper corner of the net, leaving Bouna Coudoul with little chance.
After the goal, the teams traded possession and fouls with no clear opportunities for the middle fifteen minutes of the half.
The Red Bulls finally picked up the energy in the 38th minute as the increasingly energetic Mac Kandji came back deep to pick up the ball on the right wing. After a nice turn, he burned down the sideline past Emmanuel Osei and sent in a nice cross to the near post where John Wolyniec dove in with his head only to see the ball soar wide of the net.
Second Half
Red Bulls coach Ritchie Williams decided to mix things up in the second half, replacing Jorge Rojas with Albert Celades, and pushing Daneligh Borman into left midfield, adjusting the formation to a 3-5-2. The move almost paid off immediately. Mac Kandji’s battling play at the top of the box resulted in the ball popping free to John Wolyniec in the box. He fought off Emmanuel Osei, who brought him down, but the referee didn’t give the penalty.
Kheli Dube wasted a golden opportunity in the 56th minute, after Andrew Boyens’ errant header landed at his feet inside the box, but he shanked the volley wide.
Bouna Coudoul came up with two great saves around the 60th minute to cover the stretched Red Bulls. First, he dealt with Chris Tierney’s low cross inside the six-yard box. Only a minute later he bailed out Jeremy Hall after Shalrie Joseph played Kevin Alston in on the right, slapping his shot out wide for a throw.
As the half wore on, the Revs appeared to be getting the best of the Red Bulls new attacking formation until a Red Bulls counter brought the game back to even in the 69th minute. Albert Celades picked up the ball near midfield, played it up to Kandji, who in turn split the defense with a ball out wide to Dane Richards streaking down the right wing. Richards played a simple ball on the ground across the box to John Wolyniec, who just beat his man to tap in the equalizer.
The game continued to build in intensity as the Revs needed the points and the Red Bulls had nothing to lose. New York put together a string of nice passes in the 80th minute before Kandji’s shot deflected back to Borman. Borman feinted a shot and worked his way to the top of the box before he laid the ball off to Kandji, who leaned back and blasted the ball over the goal.
New England showed their set piece creativity only minutes later as Steve Ralston sent a long corner over the top of everyone to Sanna Nyassi on the far corner of the box. Unfortunately, Nyassi hammered a full volley into the side netting.
Mac Kandji wasted the best chance to take the game in the 90th minute. As he received a lead pass, he pivoted on Emmanuel Osei and broke straight in on goal, but his side footed shot rolled well wide of the goal.
Terence Steed is the New York correspondent for Goal.com
For more on Major League Soccer, visit Goal.com's MLS page
The Revolution came into the game three points outside of the last playoff spot, but with seven games left to play they still have a very good chance of making the cut. To boost their chances, Shalrie Joseph returned to the starting line-up after serving a suspension.
The Red Bulls released Alfredo Pacheco in midweek, effectively opening the starting left back job to either South African Danleigh Borman or rookie Jeremy Hall. For this game, Hall found himself on the other side of defense for Carlos Johnson, who picked up a red card last week for spitting at his opponent.
First Half
The first opening of the game for the Red Bulls came in the 7th minute as Jorge Rojas let a dipping shot rip from thirty yards out. It was classic Rojas, opting to shoot, despite open teammates, only to see it saved by Matt Reis.
An incredible individual effort from Sainey Nyassi opened the scoring in the 14th minute. After picking up the ball on the right wing fifty yards out, Nyassi drove straight at Borman. A series of quick step-overs later and Nyassi was past the South African. The Gambian fired his shot hard into the far upper corner of the net, leaving Bouna Coudoul with little chance.
After the goal, the teams traded possession and fouls with no clear opportunities for the middle fifteen minutes of the half.
The Red Bulls finally picked up the energy in the 38th minute as the increasingly energetic Mac Kandji came back deep to pick up the ball on the right wing. After a nice turn, he burned down the sideline past Emmanuel Osei and sent in a nice cross to the near post where John Wolyniec dove in with his head only to see the ball soar wide of the net.
Second Half
Red Bulls coach Ritchie Williams decided to mix things up in the second half, replacing Jorge Rojas with Albert Celades, and pushing Daneligh Borman into left midfield, adjusting the formation to a 3-5-2. The move almost paid off immediately. Mac Kandji’s battling play at the top of the box resulted in the ball popping free to John Wolyniec in the box. He fought off Emmanuel Osei, who brought him down, but the referee didn’t give the penalty.
Kheli Dube wasted a golden opportunity in the 56th minute, after Andrew Boyens’ errant header landed at his feet inside the box, but he shanked the volley wide.
Bouna Coudoul came up with two great saves around the 60th minute to cover the stretched Red Bulls. First, he dealt with Chris Tierney’s low cross inside the six-yard box. Only a minute later he bailed out Jeremy Hall after Shalrie Joseph played Kevin Alston in on the right, slapping his shot out wide for a throw.
As the half wore on, the Revs appeared to be getting the best of the Red Bulls new attacking formation until a Red Bulls counter brought the game back to even in the 69th minute. Albert Celades picked up the ball near midfield, played it up to Kandji, who in turn split the defense with a ball out wide to Dane Richards streaking down the right wing. Richards played a simple ball on the ground across the box to John Wolyniec, who just beat his man to tap in the equalizer.
The game continued to build in intensity as the Revs needed the points and the Red Bulls had nothing to lose. New York put together a string of nice passes in the 80th minute before Kandji’s shot deflected back to Borman. Borman feinted a shot and worked his way to the top of the box before he laid the ball off to Kandji, who leaned back and blasted the ball over the goal.
New England showed their set piece creativity only minutes later as Steve Ralston sent a long corner over the top of everyone to Sanna Nyassi on the far corner of the box. Unfortunately, Nyassi hammered a full volley into the side netting.
Mac Kandji wasted the best chance to take the game in the 90th minute. As he received a lead pass, he pivoted on Emmanuel Osei and broke straight in on goal, but his side footed shot rolled well wide of the goal.
Terence Steed is the New York correspondent for Goal.com
For more on Major League Soccer, visit Goal.com's MLS page
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