So much for that New York Red Bulls not scoring goals business. A long cross from Dwayne De Rosario was deflected and allowed to go out for a corner, and from the corner the hosts opened the scoring. The delivery was swung to the back post, and with the ball pinging around in the box former Notts County striker Luke Rodgers found space to shoot and slammed home past Jon Busch for the very early 1-0 lead. The goal is Rodgers' first with the Red Bulls and first in MLS.
New York Red Bulls Vs. San Jose Earthquakes: Luke Rodgers Makes It 1-0 NYRB After 2 Minutes
The fans at Red Bull Arena reacted by throwing smoke bombs, with is rather enthusiastic but has made the game slightly difficult to watch since the goal. Worst still, they threw them at their own goalkeeper, meaning that he’s been effectively blind for the past few minutes since Rodgers netted. Silly. Still, they’re entitled to be excited - it’s been too long since NYRB have made an attack count, and they’ve scored here with virtually their very first foray forwards.
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