2:1 New York St. Louis Obekop Castellanos Ciesiulka 08.02.15 · Reserve

New York Red Bulls II claimed their third consecutive victory against Saint Louis FC at the Red Bulls Training Facility in East Hanover, 2-1. Marius Obekop opened the scoring in the 40th minute, and Franklin Castellanos claimed the late game-winner in stoppage time.

Red Bulls II nearly took the lead through Leo Stolz on a free kick. Set up from about five yards outside of the penalty box, Stolz struck his shot around the wall towards the bottom right corner and forced goalkeeper Alec Kann to make a diving save to keep out the shot.

New York finally took the lead in the 40th minute, thanks to a lethal counterattack. Saint Louis earned a corner kick, but the cross fell short and NYRB II gained possession. As numbers flew forward, James Thomas spotted Obekop making a central run. Thomas' pass split the defense and left Obekop alone with the goalkeeper, and carefully finished to put New York ahead.

In the second half, Saint Louis tightened up their defense and limited New York's chances. Brian Ciesiulka, a second half substitute, leveled the match in the 72nd minute with his first touch of the match. Saint Louis nearly grabbed the lead when Ambersley fired from close range, but Castano was there to make the point-blank save and keep the game tied.

New York claimed the win in stoppage time, thanks to second half substitute Castellanos. The academy product played a quick one-two with Dan Bedoya at the top of the 18-yard box and buried his chance to claim an important three points.