MLS Red Bull New York

Post-Game Notes: Red Bulls Defeat Toronto FC, 2-0, at Red Bull Arena

Published on June 19, 2022 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


- The New York Red Bulls (7-4-5, 26 pts.) defeated Toronto FC (4-8-3, 15 pts.) 2-0 on Saturday, June 18, at Red Bull Arena.

- New York struck in the 2nd minute, as John Tolkin's corner kick was headed in by Lewis Morgan to the near top corner of the net.

- The home side doubled the advantage in the 56th minute. Tom Barlow made a run in behind the Toronto back line and had a shot saved. The long rebound fell to Luquinhas, who immediately sent the ball over Quentin Westberg and into the net.

- The goal for Morgan was a team-leading eighth across all competitions and seventh in MLS. It marked the 14th of his MLS career.

- Morgan has scored four goals against Toronto FC this season and is the second Red Bulls player since 2013 to score four goals against an opponent in a single season.

- The Scottish winger is now tied for the lead among MLS midfielders in goals scored.

- It also marked New York's quickest goal of the season, surpassing the previous mark of 14 minutes that was set by Omir Fernandez on April 9 against CF Montreal.

- Tolkin's assist was his first of the season and first since September 17, 2021, at Inter Miami CF. It was the third of his MLS career.

- The goal for Luquinhas was his sixth across all competitions this season and fifth in MLS.

- He has scored in each of the last two home matches for New York.

- The Brazilian is tied for third among MLS midfielders in goals.

- New York extended its home record to 122-36-45 in MLS since 2010.

- The Red Bulls are 96-20-26 since 2015 when scoring the first goal of the match, including a 5-1-2 record this season.

- New York has compiled a 15-2-2 home record against Toronto FC and has posted a 4-0-1 mark in their last five matches against Toronto.

- The Red Bulls are unbeaten in their last seven home matches against Toronto FC and have not dropped one to them at Red Bull Arena since March 6, 2016.

- Since 2014, the Red Bulls have tallied 411 points at Red Bull Arena, which is the second-most in MLS during that timespan.

- Carlos Coronel earned his 20th career victory with New York and moved into sole possession of fifth place in franchise history, surpassing Bouna Coundoul.

- The clean sheet was his fourth of the season and his 18th career MLS shutout. He has recorded 11 shutouts at home in his career.

- Coronel earned his 17th career shutout with New York and moved into a tie for third place in franchise history with Jon Conway.

- Gerhard Struber recorded his 50th career MLS regular season game in charge of the Red Bulls.

- Following Saturday's match, New York will host New York City FC in the Quarterfinals of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, June 22. Kickoff from Red Bull Arena is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET with coverage available on ESPN+ and New York Red Bulls Radio in English and Spanish via TuneIn, the New York Red Bulls app and NewYorkRedBulls.com.

‚¬Å’New York Red Bulls 2, Toronto FC 0

2022 MLS Regular-Season Match 16

Saturday, June 18, 2022 - 7 p.m. ET

Red Bull Arena | Harrison, NJ

Box Score

Scoring Summary:

NY - Lewis Morgan 7 (John Tolkin) 2'

NY - Luquinhas 5 (unassisted) 56'

Misconduct Summary:

TOR - Ayo Akinola (caution, foul) 26'

TOR - Shane O'Neill (caution, foul) 31'

NY - Dylan Nealis (caution, foul) 37'

TOR - Carlos Salcedo (caution, foul) 61'

NY - Cameron Harper (caution, foul) 89'

New York Red Bulls: Carlos Coronel; John Tolkin (Cameron Harper, 77'), Aaron Long © (Jason Pendant, 82'), Sean Nealis, Dylan Nealis, Tom Edwards, Frankie Amaya, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Lewis Morgan (Zach Ryan, 90'+2), Luquinhas, Omir Fernandez (Tom Barlow, HT)

Unused Subs: Ryan Meara, Steven Sserwadda, Ashley Fletcher

TOTAL SHOTS: 14; SHOTS ON GOAL: 4; FOULS: 18; POSSESSION: 41.2; CORNER KICKS: 5; SAVES: 3

Toronto FC: Quentin Westberg; Kosi Thompson (Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, 76'), Luca Petrasso, Shane O'Neill, Carlos Salcedo (Lukas MacNaughton, 90'), Michael Bradley ©, Deandre Kerr, Alejandro Pozuelo, Jesús Jiménez (Jordan Perruzza, 77'), Jayden Nelson (Jacob Shaffelburg, 66'), Ayo Akinola (Ralph Priso, 66')

Unused Subs: Alex Bono, Kadin Chung, Ifunanyachi Achara,

TOTAL SHOTS: 8; SHOTS ON GOAL: 3; FOULS: 11; POSSESSION: 58.8; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 3

Referee: Ramy Touchan

Assistant Referees: Lyes Arfa, Meghan Mullen

4th Official: Lukasz Szpala

VAR: Fotis Bazakos

AVAR: Claudiu Badea

Attendance: 19,142

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