Revolution II obliterated 6-2 versus NYCFC II
FOXBOROUGH, MA— The New England Revolution II (1-0-3, 3 pts.) were defeated 6-2 by New York City FC II (1-1-1, 5 pts.) by a score of 2-1 on Sunday.
The match kicked off at 6:00 p.m. ET at Belson Soccer Stadium in Queens, New York.
The XI to take on NYC
7:30 p.m. ET
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) April 14, 2024
The team started their lineup in a 4-3-3 formation with goalkeeper Jacob Jackson starting in the net with a backline of (left back) Damario McIntosh, (center backs) Victor Souza and Santiago Suarez, along with (right back) Colby Quiñones. The midfield consisted of Joshua Bolma (left), Jack Panayotou (center), and Patrick Leal (right). The forward roles were manned by Olger Escobar (left), Malcolm Fry (right), and Gevork Diarbian (central) as the lone striker.
Defender Victor Souza wore the captain’s armband.
First team players Jacob Jackson, Santiago Suarez, Joshua Bolma, Jack Panayotou, and Malcolm Fry all started the match.
Former Revolution II captain Jake Rozhansky started for NYCFC II.
Live from New York, it's Sunday night soccer
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) April 14, 2024
The match began with New England starting from the center circle. The ball was played backwards to Victor Souza, who launched it up the left-flank.
In the 8th minute, New England gained the early advantage.
Beautiful finish for the opener.
Jack Panayotou curls in a beauty, @NERevolution2 leads. pic.twitter.com/E8Vq8jGsBe
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Following an interception, Gevork Diarbian received a through-ball down the right-flank and elected to square the ball centrally to Jack Panayotou. He took two touches before a left-footed curler into the bottom left of the goal.
Less than 2 minutes later, NYCFC leveled the match.
THE GOAL THAT BROUGHT US LEVEL! pic.twitter.com/gImWejsSxk
— New York City FC II (@newyorkcityfcii) April 15, 2024
Following a cross into the box by midfielder #99 Taylor Calheira, the ball was found by forward #77 Jonathan Jimènez for the simple tap-in finish inside of the six.
Less than 5 minutes later, NYCFC took the lead.
The moment Jonathan Jimènez put us ahead!
— New York City FC II (@newyorkcityfcii) April 15, 2024
Midfielder #29 Máximo Carrizo unleashed a left-footed curler that found the head of forward #77 Jonathan Jimènez for his second goal in 5 minutes to put NYCFC ahead.
NYCFC had yet another amazing opportunity to score when midfielder #99 Taylor Calheira’s right-footed shot was met with a diving save by Jacob Jackson.
In the 22nd minute, Revolution forward Malcolm Fry was issued a yellow card.
New England had a good chance in the 31st minute when Olger Escobar’s right-footed effort was saved away by goalkeeper #44 Alex Rando.
In the 33rd minute, NYCFC added to their lead.
MÁXIMOOOOO
— New York City FC II (@newyorkcityfcii) April 15, 2024
NYCFC had an electrifying counterattack that was finished off by a left-footed wonder strike by 16-year-old midfielder #29 Máximo Carrizo.
One minute after the goal, Revolution II midfielder Olger Escobar was issued a yellow card.
After the 45+3 minutes, the match entered halftime with NYCFC ahead 3-1.
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) April 15, 2024
Before the start of the second half, Revolution II head coach Richie Williams made two changes by replacing Malcolm Fry and Colby Quiñones with Lucas Maciel and Marcos Dias.
The second half began with NYCFC starting from the center circle. They elected to build out of the back to restart the match.
Entering the 51st minute, Revolution II defender Victor Souza was issued a yellow card for fouling NYCFC forward #77 Jonathan Jimènez.
New England had a great chance in the 55th minute when Marcos Dias effort was met with a diving stop by #44 Alex Rando.
NYCFC had an effort of their own moments later that was comfortably saved by Jacob Jackson.
In the 62nd minute, both coaches made two changes. The Revolution II replaced Olger Escobar and Luka Borovic with Patrick Leal and Alex Monis. NYCFC replaced defender #18 Christian McFarlane and midfielder #29 Maximo Carrizo with defender #68 Christopher Tiao and midfielder #32 Jonathan Shore.
Entering the 66th minute, NYCFC forward #77 Jonathan Jimènez was issued a yellow card.
In the 67th minute, New England pulled one back.
The touch. The finish.
Gevork Diarbian in his first start, pulls @NERevolution2 back in. pic.twitter.com/8UTELDmuPq
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After an interception by Alex Monis, the ball found Marcos Dias who then found Diarbian on the left flank for a right-footed shot into the bottom right corner to make it 3-2.
Entering the 69th minute, Revolution II defender Santiago Suarez was issued a yellow card for colliding with goalkeeper #44 Alex Rando.
Less than one minute later, NYCFC head coach Matt Pilkington made two changes where he replaced midfielder #20 Jacob Arroyave and defender #2 Rio Hope-Gund with midfielder #37 Stevo Bednarsky and defender #61 Alexander Hauschild.
Entering the 71st minute, Revolution II midfielder Joshua Bolma was issued a yellow card.
In the 72nd minute, NYCFC added to their lead.
THE CAPTAIN RESTORING OUR TWO GOAL LEAD!
— New York City FC II (@newyorkcityfcii) April 15, 2024
After a goal kick by goalkeeper #44 Alex Rando, the ball found midfielder #74 Ronald Arévalo. He then squared the ball centrally to midfielder #99 Taylor Calheira for the easy finish.
Less than one minute later, NYCFC II defender #63 Matthew Leong was issued a yellow card.
Entering the 77th minute, Revolution II head coach Richie Williams made his final change of the match by replacing Joshua Bolma with Steban Lopera.
In the 79th minute, NYCFC added to their lead.
JONATHAN SHORE MAKES IT 5⃣ pic.twitter.com/91BKs76X0j
— New York City FC II (@newyorkcityfcii) April 15, 2024
Midfielder #74 Ronald Arévalo found midfielder #99 Taylor Calheira on the right flank. He squared it to the back post to find midfielder #32 Jonathan Shore for the back-post finish after a fall by Damario McIntosh to make it 5-2 NYCFC.
Less than 6 minutes later, in the 86th minute, NYCFC added to their lead.
No better feeling. ✚3⃣ pic.twitter.com/hkBB7g34T0
— New York City FC II (@newyorkcityfcii) April 15, 2024
Following a collision with defender Victor Souza, NYCFC was given a penalty kick and Jackson was issued a yellow card for dissent. Midfielder #74 Ronald Arévalo stepped up and buried the PK past Jackson to make it 6-2.
New England’s last chance of the match came in the 87th minute when Marcos Dias took on 3 players before taking a left-footed shot that was saved by #44 Alex Rando.
Entering the 90th minute, NYCFC II head coach Matt Pilkington made his final change of the match by replacing forward #77 Jonathan Jiminez with defender #67 Adam Basse.
In the 90+2 minute, Revolution II midfielder Lucas Maciel was issued a yellow card for kicking the ball away after a foul.
After the 90+5 minutes, the match ended with the scoreline set at 6-2.
— New England Revolution II (@NERevolution2) April 15, 2024
Richie Williams and the New England Revolution II (1-0-3, 3 pts.) head out to Torono, Canada to face Eastern Conference side Toronto FC II (1-0-2, 3 pts.). The match will kick off at York Lions Stadium at 7:00 p.m. EST on Friday, April 19th. For more MLS NEXT Pro content, you can find it on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
