MLS Red Bull New York

Red Bulls edged by Galaxy

Published on May 3, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


CARSON, CA - A Landon Donovan first half penalty kick goal helped give the Los Angeles Galaxy (1-1-4, 7 pts.) a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls in front of 21,006 fans at The Home Depot Center Saturday night. With the loss, the Red Bulls fell to 1-5-2 (5 pts.) on the season.

The first half saw few chances, with both teams trying to make their mark on the game. New York's first opportunity came 14 minutes in when defender Alfredo Pacheco tested Galaxy goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts from long range, but Ricketts held onto the shot. Three minutes later, an Eddie Lewis free kick nearly found an outstretched Gregg Berhalter in the six yard box as the ball flew out of bounds.

The Red Bulls came close in the 23rd minute. Off a Jorge Rojas corner, defender Kevin Goldthwaite was able to get a toe on the ball and forced Ricketts to make a diving stop. Soon after, Los Angeles midfielder Dema Kovalenko slipped the ball through to Chris Klein, whose short angle shot was caught by New York goalkeeper Jon Conway.

Los Angeles took the lead in the 39th minute. Forward Landon Donovan had possession on the right side of the penalty box and his cross bounced off midfielder Seth Stammler. Linesman Frank Anderson waved his flag, indicating that Stammler handled the ball in the box and referee Abiodun Okulaja awarded the Galaxy a penalty kick, which Donovan slotted past Conway to put the hosts up, 1-0.

In the second half, the Red Bulls brought on Albert Celades in the 59th minute and Danleigh Borman in the 66th minute for Sinisa Ubiparipovic and Alfredo Pacheco, respectively. Celades made his first appearance for New York after missing the last three games due to a left hamstring strain. The Galaxy tried to stretch their lead in the 74th minute when a Klein cross found Edson Buddle, but his header went over the bar. Later, Lewis put in a shot that Conway saved. The rebound fell to Donovan, who put it into the stands. Conway made four saves on the night.

During second half stoppage time, Red Bulls substitute John Wolyniec was almost put in on goal after muscling his way through to the penalty box. However, Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez made a last second tackle before Wolyniec got a shot off.

The Red Bulls return home for a four-game homestand at Giants Stadium, starting on Friday, May 8 against the San Jose Earthqaukes at 7:30 PM ET (TV: MSG; Radio: WQBU 92.7 FM). For tickets, call the Red Bulls at 1.877.RBSOCCER or log onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.

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