NEW YORK.- NY Red Bulls put up a fight, but in the end it was not enough, and they were eliminated in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
FC Cincinnati, one of the best teams currently in the league, managed to recover from an early disadvantage to finish the game and advance to the next round.
For New York Red Bulls it was essential to win the game to take the tie to a third and final game; However, everything collapsed when it came to penalty kicks.
Those led by Troy Lesesne had taken the lead with Tom Barlow’s goal in the 45th minute, a goal that gave hope and made those attending the Red Bull Arena vibrate.
When the game was entering its decisive stage in the second half, not getting a second goal for the Red Bulls was the key to keeping FC Cincinnati alive in the second half.
Thus, in the 75th minute Aaron Boupendza would score the 1-1 goal that would force the definition from the penalty spot.
In the penalty kick shootout both teams failed, which forced a sudden death definition, there FC Cincinnati scored the last penalty and thus achieved a ticket to the next round without the need for a third game.
The season was complicated and educational for the NY Red Bulls and they will continue to focus on generating new talents for the team.