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23/04/2028, Red Bull Arena, New York City, USA, Live on National TV
MLS Cup, Round QF (Leg 2)

Red Bulls Vs Houston

Red Bulls play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: U Garcia (GK) , B Saidey (CB) , P Mostyn (CB) , G Mena (RB) , M Velasco (LB) , G Breytenbach (CM) , B Dodd (CM) , N Landa (CAM) , N Sander (RW) , S Hoda (LW) , B Voiles (ST) And the subs are: M Madrazo (CB) , S Barrio (CB) , G Czarny (CM) , J Loar (CM) , M Orchard (ST)

Houston play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Dunlap (GK) , X Alcantara (CB) , J Cornog (CB) , K So (RB) , M Vences (LB) , P Pio (CDM) , I Abeksee (CAM) , B Franca (RM) , A Rubel (LM) , O Silvestre (ST) , M Bondeson (ST) And the subs are: R Neale (CB) , J Chamorro (CB) , L Feryn (CM) , S Leap (CM) , H Kippen (ST)

Welcome to Red Bull Arena in New York City, USA where New York Red Bulls will face Houston Dynamo FC.  This is round QF (Leg 2) of the MLS Cup.  The attendance is 25000.

1' - Red Bulls kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

7' - Orlando Silvestre slides the ball to Pablo Pio.  Pablo Pio passes to Acelin Rubel.  Acelin Rubel sees Brendan Franca making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Brendan Franca is caught offside!  

11' - Syed Hoda plays a long ball to Nemesio Landa.  Nemesio Landa hits the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but the ball flies wide of the post!

17' - Xaver Alcantara passes a long ball to Acelin Rubel.  Acelin Rubel tries to use ball skills to beat Paul Mostyn and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

17' - Acelin Rubel spots a run from Orlando Silvestre.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

22' - Syed Hoda passes the ball to Urvano Garcia.  Urvano Garcia plays the ball to Bilal Saidey.  Bilal Saidey passes to Gig Mena.  Gig Mena hits the ball long to Gregor Breytenbach.  Gregor Breytenbach looks to hit a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

25' - Corey Dunlap plays the ball to Xaver Alcantara.  Xaver Alcantara plays a short pass to Pablo Pio.  Pablo Pio speeds past Manny Velasco.  

35' - Xaver Alcantara plays the ball to Mark Vences.  Mark Vences plays the ball to Pablo Pio.  Pablo Pio plays a long ball to Imran Abeksee.  Imran Abeksee passes to Melker Bondeson.  Melker Bondeson passes to Imran Abeksee.  Imran Abeksee sees a run from Orlando Silvestre.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Orlando Silvestre is able to take the ball.  Orlando Silvestre tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot sails over the bar!

38' - Urvano Garcia plays a long pass to Brendan Dodd.  Brendan Dodd sees a run from Gregor Breytenbach.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gregor Breytenbach is able to control the ball.  Gregor Breytenbach looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Corey Dunlap!  Imran Abeksee is first to the loose ball and is able to clear.

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Houston kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - Brendan Dodd takes the ball past Pablo Pio with a turn of pace.  

52' - Brendan Dodd whips in a cross, but opposing player Xaver Alcantara takes possession.  

54' - Gregor Breytenbach dispossesses Xaver Alcantara and the ball goes loose.  Kee-hee So sees a run from Melker Bondeson.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Melker Bondeson has strayed offside!  

57' - Brendan Dodd tackles Kee-hee So and takes the ball.  Red Bulls attempt a quick counter attack.  Brendan Dodd takes the ball past Xaver Alcantara with a turn of pace.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Cornog is going to be taken off.  Robert Neale is brought on from the bench.  

62' - Noah Sander plays a short pass to Brendan Dodd.  Brendan Dodd tries to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

63' - Corey Dunlap sees Brendan Franca making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

66' - Syed Hoda finds Paul Mostyn with a long ball.  Paul Mostyn sees Noah Sander making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Noah Sander runs on to the ball.  Noah Sander hits a shot, aiming for the top of the net...and Noah Sander scores!  That's a good goal from the Red Bulls player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

67' - Houston kick the ball off for the restart.  

72' - Pablo Pio tackles Manny Velasco and gains possession for his team.  Pablo Pio finds Xaver Alcantara with a long ball.  Xaver Alcantara plays the ball to Brendan Franca.  Brendan Franca looks to unleash a long range shot...but its wide!

77' - Urvano Garcia finds Gregor Breytenbach with a long pass.  Gregor Breytenbach sees Ben Voiles making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Ben Voiles is able to take the ball.  Ben Voiles attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Corey Dunlap stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Syed Hoda is first to the loose ball...Syed Hoda takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brendan Franca will come off.  Lennert Feryn is brought on from the bench.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Bilal Saidey is going to be taken off.  Sagaz Barrio joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ben Voiles is going to be taken off.  Michael Orchard joins the game from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Imran Abeksee is going to be taken off.  Sam Leap joins the game from the bench.  

83' - Gregor Breytenbach plays a short pass to Manny Velasco.  Manny Velasco tries to hit a long range shot...but the shot goes wide!

86' - Corey Dunlap sees Sam Leap making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Sam Leap takes the ball.  Sam Leap attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

89' - Urvano Garcia finds Nemesio Landa with a long ball.  Nemesio Landa finds Brendan Dodd with a short pass.  Brendan Dodd curls in a cross, but Pablo Pio intercepts the ball.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended New York Red Bulls 1 - 0 Houston Dynamo FC.