On the stat sheet the Red Bulls matched the opponents’ efforts in nearly every category. They were even with 12 shots, and placed only one more on-target shot, four, than Orlando. New York won possession and passing accuracy.
Where New York fell behind was in clearances, 21-32, and tackles won, 12-22. Those deficiencies made the difference this time and let Orlando City escape with a 1-0 victory.
NYRB Head Coach Jesse Marsch said if the team repeats this effort throughout the season, they will get the wins they seek.
“But for me, that looked like us, that felt like us.