New York Red Bulls defeated New York City 2–0 on Saturday at Citi Field to capture the MLS Cup presented by Audi.
Felipe Carballo opened the scoring in the 16′, drilling a left-footed shot from outside the box after being assisted by Dante Vanzeir to give the Red Bulls a 1–0 lead. Alonso Martínez had a shot saved in the 22′ for New York City, but Dante Vanzeir extended the lead in the 25′ with a right-footed finish from the center of the box to make it 2–0. Moments later in the 27′, Martínez forced another save.
New York City pressed for a way back in the second half, with Martínez testing the Red Bulls goalkeeper again in the 48′ and 83′. The home side continued to push late, and in stoppage time Thiago Martins hit the right post in the 90+4′. Agustín Ojeda forced one final save in the 90+10′.
The Red Bulls defense held firm throughout to secure the championship, withstanding late pressure to complete the shutout victory.
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