Red Bulls II Maintains Perfect Road Record in Win over Bethlehem Steel FC
June 5, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
New York Red Bulls II News Release
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - New York Red Bulls II extended its unbeaten streak to five games with a win on the road against Bethlehem Steel FC, 1-0. Brandon Allen's early goal was enough to improve Red Bulls II's perfect road record to 5-0-0.
With the victory, NYRB II advances to 7-1-3 with 24 points in 11 games this season. New York is 4-0-1 on its current undefeated run.
Red Bulls II scored the eventual game winner in the third minute. Gideon Baah, playing in his third USL game of the season, delivered a long ball from midfield towards Allen. The Homegrown Player collected the pass in the penalty area and buried it for his team-leading fourth goal of the season.
The match was delayed for an hour and a half due to inclement weather in the 71st minute. When the match resumed, both teams responded with end-to-end attacking soccer.
Bethlehem's Fred struck the crossbar with a shot in the 80th minute and Allen's one-on-one opportunity five minutes later was denied by goalkeeper Samir Badr, as NYRB II closed out the win to earn another three points away from home.
With their fifth road win of the season, NYRB II has equaled its road win total from the 2015 season, which was tied for the most road wins in the Eastern Conference.
New York has now recorded three consecutive clean sheets and Ryan Meara earned his fifth of the season. In total, Red Bulls II has shutout its opponents in seven out of 11 games this year.
Next week, Red Bulls II returns home to host Harrisburg City Islanders at Red Bull Arena on Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. ET.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from June 5, 2016
- OCB Falls to League Leader Louisville City FC 4-3 - Orlando City B
- Red Bulls II Maintains Perfect Road Record in Win over Bethlehem Steel FC - New York Red Bulls II
- Bethlehem Steel FC Fall 1-0 to New York Red Bulls II - Philadelphia Union II
- Bethlehem Steel FC Offer Ticketing Exchange for NYRB II Match - Philadelphia Union II
- Republic FC use late equalizer in the 81st minute to secure the 2-2 draw - Sacramento Republic FC
- Sounders FC 2 Falls 5-2 on the Road to Orange County - Tacoma Defiance
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent New York Red Bulls II Stories
- New York Red Bulls II Appoint Former U.S. Men's National Team Midfielder Michael Bradley as Head Coach
- New York Red Bulls Announce Promotion of NYRB II Head Coach Ibrahim Sekagya to Full-Time First Team Assistant Coach
- New York Red Bulls II Travel to Belson Stadium to Face Hudson River Derby Rivals NYCFC II on May 9
- Celebrating 10 Years of Red Bulls II
- New York Red Bulls II Sign Red Bulls Academy Goalkeeper Tobias Szewczyk to an MLS NEXT Pro Contract
