New York Red Bulls II vs Charlotte Independence, 2021 USL Championship, 2021 Regular Season

· USL Championship
New York Red Bulls II
  • 8': Jeremy Rafanello
  • 34': Jeremy Rafanello
  • 62': Roald Mitchell
FT
3 - 1
Charlotte Independence
  • 69': Dane Kelly (P)
  • Red Card 77': Kevin Riascos

About

New York Red Bulls II are hosting Charlotte Independence at MSU Soccer Park, Montclair, New Jersey, USA, starting on . The match is a part of the USL Championship.

Match Timeline

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 1': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Joseph Zalinsky.
  • 2': Christian Dean (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 2': Foul by Roald Mitchell (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 2': Foul by Christian Dean (Charlotte Independence).
  • 2': Jeremy Rafanello (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 4': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Emir Tombul.
  • 5': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Juan Castillo.
  • 5': Attempt blocked. Christian Dean (Charlotte Independence) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jake Areman with a cross.
  • 7': Attempt blocked. Jake LaCava (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Omar Sowe with a cross.
  • 7': Foul by Brunallergene Etou (Charlotte Independence).
  • 7': Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 7': Foul by Joseph Zalinsky (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 7': Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 8': Attempt saved. Roald Mitchell (New York Red Bulls II) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jeremy Rafanello.
  • 8': Goal! New York Red Bulls II 1, Charlotte Independence 0. Jeremy Rafanello (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
  • 9': Foul by Joseph Zalinsky (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 9': Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 12': Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 12': Foul by Emir Tombul (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 12': Emir Tombul (New York Red Bulls II) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 13': Attempt missed. Jake Areman (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner from a direct free kick.
  • 15': Brunallergene Etou (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 15': Dangerous play by Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 16': Attempt blocked. Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Clay Dimick.
  • 16': Attempt blocked. Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
  • 17': Attempt blocked. Jake LaCava (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Roald Mitchell.
  • 17': Jeremy Rafanello (New York Red Bulls II) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the right side of the box.
  • 17': Attempt blocked. Roald Mitchell (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 17': Attempt blocked. Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jake LaCava.
  • 21': Foul by Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 21': Kevin Riascos (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 26': Attempt blocked. Jeremy Rafanello (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joseph Zalinsky.
  • 26': Hand ball by Juan Castillo (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 29': Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 29': Foul by Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 31': Foul by Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 31': Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 32': Attempt saved. Jeremy Rafanello (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Roald Mitchell.
  • 32': Corner, New York Red Bulls II. Conceded by Marcelo Palomino.
  • 33': Attempt missed. Roald Mitchell (New York Red Bulls II) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Daniel Edelman following a corner.
  • 34': Goal! New York Red Bulls II 2, Charlotte Independence 0. Jeremy Rafanello (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Daniel Edelman.
  • 36': Foul by Jake Areman (Charlotte Independence).
  • 36': Jake LaCava (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 37': Jake Areman (Charlotte Independence) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 39': Attempt blocked. Omar Sowe (New York Red Bulls II) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Daniel Edelman.
  • 39': Corner, New York Red Bulls II. Conceded by Christian Dean.
  • 40': Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 40': Foul by Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 40': Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 45'+2': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Joseph Zalinsky.
  • 45'+3': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Jeremy Rafanello.
  • 45'+3': Foul by Christian Dean (Charlotte Independence).
  • 45'+3': Roald Mitchell (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 45'+3': First Half ends, New York Red Bulls II 2, Charlotte Independence 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins New York Red Bulls II 2, Charlotte Independence 0.
  • 45': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Irvin Parra replaces Brunallergene Etou.
  • 45': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Thomas de Villardi replaces Jordan Bender.
  • 47': Attempt missed. Jake LaCava (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jeremy Rafanello.
  • 48': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Michael Knapp.
  • 53': Foul by Kevin Riascos (Charlotte Independence).
  • 53': Omar Sowe (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 55': Attempt missed. Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Clay Dimick.
  • 55': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Kevin Riascos tries a through ball, but Brandt Bronico is caught offside.
  • 58': Joseph Zalinsky (New York Red Bulls II) is shown the yellow card.
  • 58': Jeremy Rafanello (New York Red Bulls II) is shown the yellow card.
  • 60': Foul by Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 60': Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 61': Attempt missed. Jake Areman (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
  • 62': Goal! New York Red Bulls II 3, Charlotte Independence 0. Roald Mitchell (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jeremy Rafanello with a through ball.
  • 65': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Valentín Sabella replaces Marcelo Palomino.
  • 65': Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 65': Foul by Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 68': Penalty conceded by Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
  • 69': Goal! New York Red Bulls II 3, Charlotte Independence 1. Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
  • 70': Attempt missed. Omar Sowe (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Roald Mitchell with a headed pass.
  • 70': Foul by Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 70': Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 70': Attempt blocked. Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Valentín Sabella.
  • 70': Attempt missed. Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
  • 71': Foul by Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence).
  • 71': Luca Lewis (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 72': Foul by Christian Dean (Charlotte Independence).
  • 72': Jeremy Rafanello (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 72': Christian Dean (Charlotte Independence) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 74': Substitution, New York Red Bulls II. Serge Ngoma replaces Roald Mitchell.
  • 74': Substitution, New York Red Bulls II. Matthew Acosta replaces Jeremy Rafanello.
  • 75': Corner, New York Red Bulls II. Conceded by Irvin Parra.
  • 75': Attempt missed. Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls II) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Daniel Edelman with a cross following a corner.
  • 77': Foul by Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 77': Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 77': Foul by Kevin Riascos (Charlotte Independence).
  • 77': Jake LaCava (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 77': Kevin Riascos (Charlotte Independence) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
  • 78': Brandon Miller (Charlotte Independence) is shown the yellow card.
  • 80': Attempt missed. Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Serge Ngoma.
  • 81': Emir Tombul (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 81': Foul by Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence).
  • 84': Offside, New York Red Bulls II. Daniel Edelman tries a through ball, but Omar Sowe is caught offside.
  • 84': Attempt blocked. Thomas de Villardi (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Irvin Parra.
  • 85': Attempt saved. Valentín Sabella (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
  • 85': Foul by Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence).
  • 85': Michael Knapp (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 85': Substitution, New York Red Bulls II. John Cortez replaces Juan Castillo.
  • 86': Substitution, New York Red Bulls II. Austin Brummett replaces Michael Knapp.
  • 86': Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 86': Foul by Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence).
  • 87': Foul by Mandela Egbo (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 87': Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 87': Mandela Egbo (New York Red Bulls II) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 87': Corner, New York Red Bulls II. Conceded by Hugh Roberts.
  • 88': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Distel Zola replaces Jake Areman.
  • 89': Distel Zola (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 89': Foul by Omar Sowe (New York Red Bulls II).
  • 89': Foul by Distel Zola (Charlotte Independence).
  • 89': Omar Sowe (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 89': Foul by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence).
  • 89': Omar Sowe (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 90': Foul by Valentín Sabella (Charlotte Independence).
  • 90': Jake LaCava (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 90'+2': Attempt missed. Omar Sowe (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jake LaCava.
  • 90'+3': Attempt missed. Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Omar Sowe.
  • 90'+4': Substitution, New York Red Bulls II. Max Andrews replaces Jake LaCava.
  • 90'+5': Foul by Distel Zola (Charlotte Independence).
  • 90'+5': Serge Ngoma (New York Red Bulls II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+5': Attempt missed. Emir Tombul (New York Red Bulls II) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the left from a direct free kick.
  • 90'+6': Attempt missed. Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Clay Dimick with a cross.
  • 90'+7': Second Half ends, New York Red Bulls II 3, Charlotte Independence 1.
  • 0': Match ends, New York Red Bulls II 3, Charlotte Independence 1.
  • 0': Match ends, New York Red Bulls II 3, Charlotte Independence 1.
  • 0': Match ends, New York Red Bulls II 3, Charlotte Independence 1.

Statistics

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15 Fouls 17
3 Yellow Cards 5
1 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 1
6 Corner Kicks 4
2 Saves 1
60.6 Possession 39.4
12 SHOTS 20
2 ON GOAL 5
0.2 On Target % 0.3
1 Penalty Goals 0
1 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
353 Accurate Passes 202
463 Passes 302
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.7
5 Accurate Crosses 3
22 Crosses 10
0.2 Cross % 0.3
98 Long Balls 60
68 Accurate Long Balls 23
0.7 Long Balls % 0.4
5 Blocked Shots 6
8 Effective Tackles 16
12 Tackles 24
0.7 Tackle % 0.7
13 Interceptions 20
8 Effective Clearances 29
8 Clearances 29

Game Information

Competition: USL Championship

Venue: MSU Soccer Park
Location: Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Attendance: 489

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Line-Ups

NY2 New York Red Bulls II (4-4-2)

No. Name
88 Luca Lewis (GK)
30 Emir Tombul Yellow Card
39 Mandela Egbo Yellow Card
80 Juan Castillo
85 Joseph Zalinsky Yellow Card
75 Daniel Edelman
66 Michael Knapp Yellow Card
64 Jake LaCava
36 Jeremy Rafanello
58 Roald Mitchell
67 Omar Sowe
New York Red Bulls II Substitutes:
Austin Brummett, John Cortez, Matthew Acosta, Max Andrews, Serge Ngoma, Timofey Timchenko, Anthony Marcucci.

CLT Charlotte Independence (4-4-1-1)

No. Name
33 Brandon Miller (GK) Yellow Card
2 Kevin Riascos Red Card
3 Hugh Roberts
88 Christian Dean Yellow Card
17 Clay Dimick
13 Brandt Bronico
4 Jake Areman Yellow Card
8 Marcelo Palomino
23 Jordan Bender
29 Dane Kelly
21 Brunallergene Etou
Charlotte Independence Substitutes:
Austin Pack, Irvin Parra, Valentín Sabella, Distel Zola, Blake Pope, Thomas de Villardi, Tresor Mbuyu.

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