MLS Red Bull New York

Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals

Published on October 31, 2017 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


New York Red Bulls 1, Toronto FC 2

(Leg One)

Monday, October 30, 2017 - 7:25 p.m. ET

Red Bull Arena | Harrison, N.J.

Scoring Summary:

TOR - Victor Vazquez (unassisted) 8'

NY - Daniel Royer (PK) 45'

TOR - Sebastian Giovinco (unassisted) 72'

Misconduct Summary:

NY - Damien Perrinelle (caution, foul) 80'

TOR - Sebastian Giovinco (caution, time wasting) 82'

New York Red Bulls: Luis Robles; Michael Amir Murillo, Damien Perrinelle (Vincent Bezecourt, 82'), Aaron Long, Kemar Lawrence, Felipe, Daniel Royer, Sean Davis (Gonzalo Veron, 63'), Tyler Adams, Sacha Kljestan ©, Bradley Wright-Phillips

TOTAL SHOTS: 12; SHOTS ON GOAL: 4; FOULS: 16; OFFSIDE: 5; CORNER KICKS: 9; SAVES: 0

Toronto FC: Alexander Bono; Justin Morrow, Drew Moor (Nick Hagglund, 45'), Chris Mavinga, Steven Beitashour, Eriq Zaveleta, Marco Delgado, Michael Bradley ©, Victor Vazquez (Jonathan Osorio, 65'), Sebastian Giovinco, Jozy Altidore (Armando Cooper, 85')

TOTAL SHOTS: 6; SHOTS ON GOAL: 2; FOULS: 14; OFFSIDE: 2; CORNER KICKS: 3; SAVES: 3

Referee: Drew Fischer

Assistant Referee: Philippe Briere, Claudiu Badea

Fourth Official: Fotis Bazakos

Video Assistant Referee: Allen Chapman

Attendance: 18,107

Toronto FC striker Sebastian Giovinco's free-kick goal gave Toronto a 2-1 advantage over the New York Red Bulls in Leg One of the Audi 2017 MLS Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal on Monday at Red Bull Arena. New York will have to record a two-goal win in Toronto on Sunday in order to advance to the Eastern Conference final. The Red Bulls can also force overtime with a 2-1 line in regulation. Victor Vazquez gave Toronto an early 1-0 lead in the eighth minute, as Jozy Altidore sent in a cross into the box, Luis Robles made an initial save to disrupt the pass only for the ball to find the foot of Vazquez. In the lone minute of extra time of the first half, Bradley Wright-Phillips induced a foul inside the 18-yard box for a penalty kick opportunity. Daniel Royer stepped up and sent in the equalizer to end the half. Toronto, however, earned a free-kick attempt just outside New York's 18-yard box to set up Giovinco. Giovinco swung in his shot over Michael Amir Murillo's head and snuck in through a diving Robles for the eventual game winner in the 72nd minute. Daniel Royer is tied for seventh all-time in MLS Cup Playoff history as he tallied his first career playoff penalty kick goal. Royer has tallied back-to-back playoff goals and has scored in four of the last five matches. Royer moved into a tie for seventh all-time in club history with two playoff goals. Luis Robles recorded his 200th career appearance across all competitions. Vincent Bezecourt appeared in his first career MLS playoff match. Toronto snapped New York's four-match unbeaten streak. The Red Bulls dropped to 16-25-8 overall in the playoffs and 9-12-1 at home in the playoffs. New York will travel to Toronto for Leg Two on Sunday, Nov. 5 at BMO Field. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes in the United States and TSN in Canada alongside Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish on TuneIn.

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