New York and Olimpia End Leg One in 1-1 Draw
February 23, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
New York Red Bulls News Release
A Daniel Royer first-half goal helped the New York Red Bulls earn a 1-1 draw against Club Deportivo Olimpia in the first leg of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 on Thursday at Estadio Nacional.
With the away goal, New York currently holds the tie breaker if the Leg 2 match were to end in a scoreless draw.
Off a failed Olimpia clear in their defensive third, Bradley Wright-Phillips gained possession of a loose ball and curled in a long pass into the 18-yard box. Wright-Phillips pass was perfectly place for a streaking Daniel Royer, who flicked the pass with his head to the far post for the 1-0 lead.
Alittle over halfway through the second half, Olimpia drew a foul inside the box for a penalty kick opportunity in the 73rd minute. Brayan Moya was given the opportunity and finished to the left post for the equalizer.
Royer tallied his first career CONCACAF Champions League goal. He has now tallied a goal in four different competitions, raising his all competitions total to 17.
Wright-Phillips tallied his first career CONCACAF Champions League assist. He has now tallied an assist in four different competitions, raising his all competitions total to 20.
Wright-Phillips has now tallied a goal and an assist in four different competitions.
In his first match as captain, Luis Robles tallied one save to preserve the draw
Newly acquired Red Bulls Carlos Rivas and Marc Rzatkowski both saw their first action for New York off the bench.
Head coach Jesse Marsch became the first coach in franchise history to begin a fourth season with the club.
New York extended its unbeaten streak across all competitions to two matches, dating back to the end of last season.
New York will return to Red Bull Arena to host CD Olimpia in the second leg of the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 on Thursday, March 1. Leg Two is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on Univision Deportes alongside Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish on TuneIn.
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