All you need to know about the 10-man Revolution’s 2-1 loss to New York City FC in quickie form, complete with BSJ insight and analysis:
HEADLINES
Medina’s second-half brace downs Revs, lifts New York City into first in the East: Coming into the match at the hour mark, NYCFC midfielder Jesus Medina only needed a few minutes to make his presence known: he had fired a blistering shot from close range right at Matt Turner, one the New Jersey native saved. But six minutes later, he got way behind the late-to-the-party Revolution defense, took a counterattack cross from Alexander Ring, and drove it in to pull the match to level terms. Yet the Paraguayan still had a say, as he would end up burying a 90+6’ penalty after Andrew Farrell had recklessly tackled Alexandru Mitrita in the box; a goal kick had been originally called, but another angle shown made the Third Rail fans howl, and it went to VAR. The win for NYCFC moves the Pigeons to first in the East; we still have a lot of soccer to play tonight to see where the Revs will be in the East headed to Orlando.
There's the equalizer! It's 1-1 in the Bronx. #NYCvNE pic.twitter.com/lprrtHLrYW
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 7, 2019
Jesus Medina steps and slots it home LATE. Is it the winner? #NYCvNE pic.twitter.com/xgaieWDj75
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 7, 2019
?Juan Caicedo strikes first!#NERevs pic.twitter.com/4iNr5mtago
— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) September 7, 2019
Just making sure everyone's seeing this angle. Castellanos whiffs with his left foot. Delamea kicks the ball away. I honestly believe if the #NERevs appeal this next week, it'll be rescinded.
But for now, they've got a big task with 10 men in this second half. https://t.co/WgUGT4Ic3p
— Jeff Lemieux (@jeff_lemieux) September 7, 2019