HARRISON, N.J. (March 6, 2016) - The New York Red Bulls fell to Toronto FC, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon in the season opener at Red Bull Arena. Sebastian Giovinco gave Toronto a late lead on a converted penalty and Marco Delgado added a second goal in stoppage time.
The Red Bulls are now 7-9-5 all-time in season openers, including a 5-2-1 record at home. New York is 12-4-5 all-time in home openers.
Toronto FC was awarded a penalty in the 82nd minute, when Kemar Lawrence and a Toronto player contested a low cross played into the penalty area. Giovinco stepped to the spot and fired a low strike to the left. Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles guessed right, but wasn't able to get a hand on the attempt.
Delgado added the second goal in stoppage time, catching New York on the counter attack and beating Robles with a clean finish.
New York held the upper hand for most of the match, taking 62% of the possession and dominating the early scoring chances.
Robles extended his MLS iron man streak into 2016, starting and playing a full 90 minutes for the 107th consecutive MLS match, the second-longest such streak in league history.
It was the first time New York was shutout in a regular season match since May 24, 2015, a 2-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union. The shutout snaps a streak of 23 consecutive MLS regular season games with at least one goal scored.
Gideon Baah had a strong showing in his Red Bulls debut at center back.
New York is back in action on Saturday, March 12, with a match against the Montreal Impact at Montreal's Olympic Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. with coverage on MSG+2, MSG+, and the Red Bulls Radio Network on TuneIn in English and Spanish.
BOX SCORE
New York Red Bulls 0 (0-1-0), Toronto FC 2 (1-0-0)
Sunday, March 6, 2016 - 1:30 p.m.
Red Bull Arena - Harrison, N.J.
Scoring Summary:
- TOR - Sebastian Giovinco (1) (Penalty Kick) 82'
- TOR - Marco Delgado (1) (Sebastian Giovinco) 90+1'
Misconduct Summary:
- TOR - Daniel Lovitz (caution, foul) 38'
- NY - Ronald Zubar (caution, foul) 47'
- TOR - Sebastian Giovinco (caution, foul) 88'
New York Red Bulls: Luis Robles; Kemar Lawrence, Gideon Baah, Ronald Zubar (Sean Davis, 85'), Sal Zizzo, Dax McCarty ©, Felipe, Sacha Kljestan, Lloyd Sam (Anatole Abang, 73'), Bradley Wright-Phillips, Mike Grella (Shaun Wright-Phillips, 79')
TOTAL SHOTS: 11; SHOTS ON GOAL: 1; FOULS: 12; OFFSIDE: 3; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 3.
Toronto FC: Clint Irwin; Steve Beitashour, Drew Moor, Damien Perquis, Justin Morrow, Michael Bradley ©, Will Johnson, Jon Osorio, Tsubasa Endoh (Ashtone Morgan, 84'), Daniel Lovitz (Marco Delgado, 69'), Sebastian Giovinco
TOTAL SHOTS: 12; SHOTS ON GOAL: 5; FOULS: 12; OFFSIDE: 5; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 1.
Referee: Allen Chapman
Referee's Assistants: Jeff Muschik, James Conlee
4th Official: Jorge Gonzalez
Attendance: 21,303
