RBNY II ties Rhinos in inaugural match, 0:0
March 28, 2015 (Official Game Summary)
New York Red Bulls II played to a 0-0 draw with the Rochester Rhinos on Saturday afternoon in their inaugural United Soccer League match at Red Bull Arena.
NYRB II showed promise in their first game, earning a draw against an established Rhinos side, who kicked off their 20th season on Saturday. NYRB II captain Leo Stolz engineered the game out of the midfield, while fellow MLS loanees Marius Obekop and Manolo Sanchez attacked from the wings. Homegrown goalkeeper Santiago Castano made several key saves, and Stolz had a penalty attempt saved in the first half.
New York gained its footing midway through the first half, and began to turn the tide. Obekop used his speed to open up the game down the left wing. The best chance of the first half for NYRB II came in the 33rd minute. Rhinos keeper Brandon Miller punched away an original shot, but fell out of position. The clearance fell to Victor Manosalvas, but he was hauled down before he could get off a shot towards the empty net. The play resulted in a yellow card and NYRB II was awarded a penalty. Stolz stepped to the spot and struck a ball towards the left corner, but Miller guessed correctly and made a diving save.
Red Bulls Academy Under-18 captain Derrick Etienne came off the bench in the 60th minute as the team's second of five possible substitutes allowed in USL, and instantly made a difference in the attack. The Red Bulls continued to threaten for the final half hour, but were unable to solve Miller and the Rochester defense.
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