Columbus Crew 2 1:2 New York Red Bulls II — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Sean Baitinger scored twice as New York Red Bulls II beat Columbus Crew 2 2-1 in MLS Next Pro. The midfielder struck inside the opening half-hour to put the visitors in command, with Gianmarco Di Noto's late reply proving nothing more than consolation for the hosts.

Baitinger opened the scoring after six minutes from Dennis Nelich's pass, then doubled the lead in the 24th minute with Nelich again the provider. The game shifted decisively when Tobias Szewczyk was sent off for the visitors in the 65th minute, yet Columbus Crew 2 could only manage Di Noto's 86th-minute strike, set up by Johann Chirinos, as the ten men held firm.

The numbers tell a tale of control without reward for the hosts, who enjoyed 65 per cent possession but managed just seven shots to New York's twelve, with the visitors' expected goals of 1.13 dwarfing Columbus Crew 2's 0.66. The first half belonged entirely to the away side, who produced eight shots to one. Baitinger earned his 8.3 rating with two goals from midfield. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Columbus Crew 2, but the result did not confirm that read.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Columbus Crew 2 vs New York Red Bulls II?

Columbus Crew 2 1-2 New York Red Bulls II (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Sean Baitinger (6', assist Dennis Nelich) for New York Red Bulls II; Sean Baitinger (24', assist Dennis Nelich) for New York Red Bulls II; Gianmarco Di Noto (86', assist Johann Chirinos) for Columbus Crew 2.

Was New York Red Bulls II's win deserved?

Yes — New York Red Bulls II were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Columbus Crew 2 vs New York Red Bulls II?

Yes — sent off: Tobias Szewczyk (New York Red Bulls II, 65').

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