Red Bulls 3 - 2 Wizards

I was actually at this game, thus the post. I have to say this was the first really exciting MLS match I’ve attended. The scenario certainly helped things. Both teams were fighting for their playoff lives. Anything less than a win, and the Red Bulls would be going home. A loss for Kansas City meant that their season would be done.

Kansas City took the lead mid-way through the first half, and momentum seemed to be in their favor, until New York earned a penalty kick just eight minutes later.

Amado Guevara stepped up and slotted the spot kick cooly to send the sides level at the interval.

Fifteen minutes into the second half, the Red Bulls were awarded their second penalty kick of the night. Guevara again answered the bell, and once again he converted his chance, giving New York their first lead of the night, 2-1.

Guevara ended the man of the match voting in the 75th minute when he completed his hat trick. His daisy cutter shot didn’t seem to have enough power on it to beat the KC keeper, but somehow it did just that.

The Wizards pulled one back seven minutes from time to make things a bit interesting, but after a four minutes of stoppage time, the final whistle was blown, and the Red Bulls were in the playoffs.

The Red Bulls playoff run may end up being short-lived however, as they’re going to face the runaway best team in the league this season, DC United. The home and home series kicks off at 2PM ET on Saturday at Giants Stadium.