You got the feeling the moment you saw the starting XI and realized that six of the team's top players were being benched that Jesse Marsch wasn't exactly desperate for a win. Between moving former attacking midfielder Sal Zizzo to centerback and giving first starts of the season to Gonzalo Veron and Michael Murillo, the team didn't fully committed to winning on the road against one of the best teams in MLS. And RBNY did not win.
The first 45 minutes went as about expected - the Red Bulls failing to maintain possession, get quality chances or make good shots.