Two more for Kasule as RBNY II tops Atlanta, 4:2
August 21, 2023 (Official Game Summary)
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Kasule 2
Ssebuufu
Carmona
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Firmino
Brennan
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New York Red Bulls II defeated Atlanta United 2, 4-2 on Monday, August 21, at MSU Soccer Park.
The visitors opened the scoring in the 18th minute, as Nick Firmino converted on a rebound following an initial shot from Karim Tmimi.
Red Bulls II leveled the match two minutes later, as Wiki Carmona threaded a pass through the middle of the field to Ibrahim Kasule, who gathered, turned, and ripped a shot from outside the box.
New York gained the lead in the 28th minute, as Carmona played in a cross from the far side of the field that was immediately headed in by Frank Ssebuufu.
The home side doubled the advantage in the 39th minute, as Carmona glided across the edge of the box and sent a shot past the keeper. Red Bulls II added a fourth on a penalty kick from Kasule in the 60th minute. Kasule's brace brought his season goal total to 13.
Atlanta cut into the deficit in the 78th minute as Luke Brennan scored off a feed from Alan Carleton.
Goalkeeper Will Meyer made his professional debut in the match and recorded two saves.
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