The D.C. United reserves defeated the New York Red Bulls reserves 2-1 Sunday morning at the RFK Training Complex on the strength of two goals by Ryan Cordeiro. With the win, United moves to 5-4-1 (16 pts.) while the Red Bulls dropped to 2-5-0 (6 pts.) in the MLS Reserve Division.
The Red Bulls tested United goalkeeper James Thorpe early in the match, as a free kick from Sinisa Ubiparipovic went directly towards the goal, but fell easily into Thorpe's hands. However, it was New York who took the early lead when a foul inside the box resulted in a penalty kick for the visitors. Thorpe guessed incorrectly as Gabriel Cichero struck the ball towards the left corner.
United's best chances in the first half came from midfielder Ryan Cordeiro, who struck several shots that went just wide off the mark. His efforts finally paid off, when in the 35th minute guest player Dwight Barnett had a shot on goal that New York keeper Danny Cepero saved. Cordeiro, however, was able to collect the ball and shoot a low strike towards the far post for the equalizer.
The second half saw a host of substitutions for both teams, as they each looked for the game winner. Only a few minutes into the half, it was Cordeiro again who took a similar shot to his first half goal and again connected with the net to put D.C. United up 2-1.
Both teams had a few opportunities late in the second half but neither could convert. D.C. midfielder Quavas Kirk created a couple of chances but his shots went wide left. With time winding down, the visitors fought to tie the game but could not get the equalizer. The referee blew the final whistle and the match ended in a win for the Black-and-Red.
The D.C. United reserves will again play on September 9 when they visit the Kansas City Wizards.
Scoring Summary:
NY: Gabriel Cichero (penalty) 15'
DCU: Ryan Cordeiro 35'
DCU: Ryan Cordeiro 48'
DC - Shots: 8, Saves: 1, Fouls: 8, Offside: 2, Corner Kicks: 3
NY -Shots: 10, Saves: 1, Fouls: 6, Offside: 1, Corner Kicks: 4
Misconduct Summary:
None
D.C. United: James Thorpe; Pat Carroll, Dane Murhpy (Francis Doe 62'), Craig Thompson, Mike Zaher; Ryan Cordeiro, Rod Dyachenko, Ben Olsen (Pat Healy* 46'), Quavas Kirk (Jonathan Burklo* 87), Thabiso Khumalo, Dwight Barnett (Greg Janicki* 46')
Substitutes Not Used: Zach Wells
New York Red Bulls: Danny Cepero; Hunter Freeman, Gabriel Cichero, John Gilkerson; Luke Sassano, Gordon Kljestan (David Roth 46'), Sinisa Ubiparipovic, Matthew Mbuta* (Chris Megaloudis 62'), Danleigh Borman; John Wolyniec (Jerritt Thayer* 73'), Sahr Senesie* (Sainey Touray 20')
Substitutes Not Used: Terry Boss, Matt Avellino
*Guest Player
