April 28, 2018 Toronto FC II USL--Toronto FC II vs New York Red Bulls II game review (from uslsoccer.com)
Penalty Save Earns Point for Toronto vs. New York By COLTON CORESCHI - colton.coreschi@uslsoccer.com, 04/28/18, 8:30PM EDT Patterson-Sewell makes key stop in scoreless draw at BMO Field TORONTO – Goalkeeper Caleb Patterson-Sewell's penalty save made the difference for Toronto FC II as they split points with the New York Red Bulls II in a 0-0 draw at BMO Field on Saturday evening. The first opportunity went Toronto's way 15 minutes in as Ben Spencer got his head onto a corner kick in the six yard box, but directed his effort directly at Evan Louro who made the comfortable catch. In the 37th minute, the Red Bulls II appeared to get on the board when Amando Moreno redirected a Brian White cross into the back of the net, but was ruled to have used his arm, wiping the goal away and earning himself a yellow card. While each team would rack up several more shots, most would be off the mark, with Toronto only managing two shots on target while the Red Bulls II ended the half with none. The Red Bulls II would get their chance, however, as Moreno was taken down in the penalty area by Mariano Mino to earn a penalty. Red Bulls II captain Stefano Bonomo stepped up to the spot, but Caleb Patterson-Sewell guessed correctly and make a huge diving save to his right to keep the score level. While the visitors continued to push, accumulating a number of shots in the second half, Toronto's defense did its job and held off the aggressive attackers. Ultimately, neither team was able to break through, with the match ending in a scoreless draw and the teams splitting points. Scoring:None #TORvNY: Highlights and Opta Box Score Three Things That Matter: 1. In a match the Red Bulls II dominated in terms of nearly every measurable offensive metric, it was Toronto FC II goalkeeper Caleb Patterson-Sewell that made the difference for the hosts. Patterson-Sewell shut the door on every opportunity that got past the host's defense, including an incredible diving penalty stop on Stefano Bonomo's attempt from the penalty spot. 2. Despite earning a valuable road point, and extending their unbeaten run to five, the Red Bulls II will feel disappointed at the final score. In addition to the missed penalty, the Red Bulls II had a potential goal called back, as Amando Moreno used his arm to direct in a dangerous cross from Brian White in the early moments of the match. 3. For the hosts, it was a big result, as the draw represented just their second point of the year. Toronto FC II should leave Saturday's match pleased after taking one from 2017 Eastern Conference finalists, even at home. USLSoccer.com Man of the Match Caleb Patterson-Sewell, Toronto FC II – On a well-taken second-half penalty, Patterson-Sewell made a leaping save to his right to keep the score level and earn the hosts a valuable point. Upcoming Games: Toronto FC II vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC – May 5, 6 p.m. ET, Marina Auto Stadium New York Red Bulls II at Ottawa Fury FC – May 2, 10:30 a.m. ET, TD Place Stadium 4-2-3-1 4-2-3-1 Toronto FC II New York Red Bulls II 0 0 April 28, 2018 6:30 PM Referee Silviu Petrescu Venue BMO Field Attendance 117 Toronto FC II 28 Patterson-Sewell GK 77 Onkony DF 38 Bjornethun DF 52 Dunn-Johnson DF 49 Boskovic DF 37 Waja MF 20' Yellow card, 76' subbed out 56 Johnson MF 64' subbed out 59 Okello Ayo MF 88 Miño MF 72' Yellow card 55 Daniels (C) MF 19 Spencer FW 60' Yellow card, 88' subbed out Substitutes 80 Cavalluzzo GK 61 Romeo 32 Dada-Luke 64' subbed in 39 Petrasso 45 Uccello 76' subbed in 42 Yeates 20 Akinola 88' subbed in Manager Guyot New York Red Bulls II 24 Louro GK 41 Kutler DF 64' Yellow card 40 De Vera DF 47 Ndam DF 35 Scarlett DF 36 Tinari MF 42 White MF 80 Lema MF 89 Aguinaga MF 20 Moreno MF 37' Yellow card, 63' subbed out 25 Bonomo (C) FW 60' missed Penalty kick, 79' subbed out Substitutes 48 Levene GK 38 Ackwei 3 Politz 68 Stauffer 53 Murphy 50 Stroud 63' subbed in, 80' Yellow card 74 Barlow 79' subbed in Manager Wolyniec Game stats Toronto FC II New York Red Bulls II 39+.1% Possession 60.9% 49.6% Duels success rate 50.4% 44.4% Aerial duels won 55.6% 32 Interceptions 15 7 Offsides 4 3 Corners 6 289 Passes 460 71 Long passes 55 67.1% Passing accuracy 71.3% 52.7% Passing acc in opp half 60.3% 13 Crosses 17 30.8% Crossing accuracy 23.5% 0 Goals 0 5 Shots 9 3 Shots on target 2 1 Blocked shots 4 1 Shots outside the box 3 4 Shots inside the box 6 60.0% Shooting accuracy 22.2% 28 Tackles 29 53.6% Tackles success rate 72.4% 39 Clearances 13 17 Fouls conceded 13 3 Yellow cards 3 0 Red cards 0
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