MLS Red Bull New York

Red Bulls Falter, 2-0, to Columbus Crew

Published on July 17, 2010 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


COLUMBUS, OH (July 17, 2010) - The New York Red Bulls had their five-game unbeaten streak snapped on Saturday night, falling to the Columbus Crew, 2-0, in a battle between the two top teams in the Eastern Conference. With the loss, the Red Bulls dropped to 8-6-2 with 26 points while the Crew extended its lead in the division to five, improving to 9-3-4 and 31 points.

Columbus took the lead in the 20th minute. Guillermo Barros Schelotto had possession in the Red Bulls' half and slipped a ball through to Emilio Renteria, who went in on goal and ripped it past goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul for his third goal of the season.

The Red Bulls looked to get right back into it four minutes later, with Dane Richards playing a give-and-go with Sinisa Ubiparipovic into the box. The Jamaican slid a shot towards the near post that goalkeeper Will Hesmer was forced to tip it away. In the 33rd minute, Crew midfielder Eddie Gaven fired an attempt that went straight to Coundoul.

Columbus doubled its lead three minutes into the second half. The ball bounced around the Red Bulls' penalty box before it fell out to Brian Carroll, who hit a left-footed volley that Coundoul got a piece on but couldn't keep out, as it nestled into the side netting.

The Crew was reduced to 10 men with one minute left in the match when Frankie Hejduk kicked out at Red Bulls midfielder Carl Robinson while the Welshman was on the ground.

Tickets are on sale for the Barclays New York Challenge, taking place at Red Bull Arena from July 22-25. New forward Thierry Henry and the Red Bulls battle legendary English Premiership powers Tottenham Hotspur (July 22, 8:00 PM) and Manchester City (July 25, 3:30 PM) with Portugal's Sporting Lisbon also playing on July 23 and July 25 against the two English clubs. Ticket Plans for the New York Red Bulls' first season at Red Bull Arena are on sale now by calling 1.877.RBSOCCER or logging onto www.newyorkredbulls.com.

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