“Ronald Donkor booked for a foul just before halftime, breaking up Seattle's rhythm as they searched for a breakthrough.”
“Julián Bazán picks up a yellow card for a foul, one of several New York bookings as they absorbed increasing pressure.”
“Paul Rothrock booked late as Seattle threw players forward in search of a late winner, with fresh legs from the bench unable to find the decisive touch.”
Seattle Sounders
New York RB
Outstanding performance
New York RB•GoalkeeperSeattle controlled large stretches of this one, edging possession 52-48 and doubling New York's shot count 20 to 9, but couldn't find the breakthrough against a stubborn Red Bulls defense that made six saves. New York, by contrast, was efficient in the tackle with 17 to Seattle's 12, content to sit deeper and pick their moments on the counter. A flurry of late substitutions from both benches - including Choupo-Moting and Forsberg coming on for New York, and Arriola for Seattle - signaled a push for a late winner, but neither side could turn territorial dominance into a goal. The result leaves Seattle's home form under scrutiny given the volume of chances squandered, while New York will take satisfaction in a road point earned through discipline rather than ambition.
How entertaining was this match?
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Emil Forsberg takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Sebastian Gomez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Substitution: Paul Arriola comes on for Paul Rothrock.
Shot - Hassani Dotson Head Shot Missed
Corner awarded.
Devin Padelford takes a shot with his head but misses.
On Devin Padelford, off Matthew Dos Santos.
Yellow card issued to Paul Rothrock.
Hassani Dotson replaces Cristian Roldan.
Paul Rothrock takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Nouhou Tolo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
David Ruiz takes a shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Emil Forsberg comes on for Mohammed Sofo.
David Ruiz is on, and Adri Mehmeti is off.
Julian Hall takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Snyder Brunell takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Stuart Hawkins takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Snyder Brunell takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
Dejan Joveljic takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Offside.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is substituted off for Jorge Ruvalcaba.
Cameron Harper comes on for Cade Cowell.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Albert Rusnak takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Julian Bazan receives a yellow card.
Paul Rothrock takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Snyder Brunell takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Justin CheYellow CardJustin Che receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Julian Hall takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Sebastian Gomez comes on for Jordan Morris.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Ronald DonkorYellow CardYellow card issued to Ronald Donkor.
Cade Cowell's left-footed shot is saved.
Jordan Morris takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Snyder Brunell is on, and Kalani Kossa Rienzi is off.
Dejan Joveljic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Nouhou Tolo takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Cristian Roldan takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Dejan Joveljic attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Albert Rusnak takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Matthew Dos Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Jorge Ruvalcaba takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Shot - Paul Rothrock Head Shot Missed
Cristian Roldan's header is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Ricardo Fierro.
Seattle host New York Red Bulls with both sides locked on 26 points and desperate for a result to reignite their playoff push. Dejan Joveljić's dazzling brace on debut gives the Sounders fresh attacking hope, while NYRB arrive winless in four and reeling from a 3-1 defeat to Philadelphia.
