Photos by / Basilio Falcinelli |
GIANTS STADIUM, NJ - August
12, 2006 - 79,002 fans filled the East Rutherford, New Jersey to watch
New York Red Bulls take on Ronaldinho and F.C. Barcelona. Gone was the scorching temperature of the previous week giving way to the perfect temperature in the stadium for the fans as well as on the field for the players. While Barcelona claimed a 4-1 victory, the real victory was garnered by the fans who were treated to a dazzling display of soccer at it's technical best. This writer saw no disappointment in the Red Bulls fans who watched their team go down in defeat at the feet of one of the greatest teams on the planet. - Gerard Robbins / La Cancha ® |
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NEW YORK RED BULLS DEFEATED BY FC BARCELONA 4-1 IN FRONT OF SELLOUT CROWD AT GIANTS STADIUM
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (Saturday, August 12, 2006) -
In front of a sellout crowd of 79,002 just three
It was a great opportunity for us and I thought
we played well, said Red Bulls goaltender Tony Meola who
I think its particularly good for the young
players, said Red Bull New York Sporting Director and head
Midfielder Youri Djorkaeff, who made his return to
the squad after missing time due to personal reasons,
Both teams had scoring opportunities in the first half,
but arguably the best player in the world, Ronaldinho,
However, the Red Bulls answered 15 minutes later. Dema
Kovalenko stripped Ronaldinho of the ball and
Barcelona started to pull away just five minutes into
the second half. Messi was able to get free on the right Still, the Red Bulls enjoyed the experience of playing against star-studded Barcelona.
I think if we dont learn something from
it, then it wasnt a productive night, Meola said. We have
to learn
The Red Bulls have a short break before taking on Eastern
Conference leader, D.C. United, in Giants
Every game we play this year will be a special
game because its important for us to win and put ourselves
Source: New York Red Bulls |
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