New York Red Bull defeat Argentine giants River Plate
New York Red Bull were eventual 2-1 winners over River Plate in a preseason friendly.
River Plate who fielded a mainly reserve team were led by Led by former D.C. United midfielder Marcelo Gallardo. New York took the lead early in the game through a Dane Richards goal, assisted by Khano Smith.
River Plate responded with pressure that led to an Aklie Edwards own goal to bring the game level before a Andrew Boyens strike set up the victory for New York.
New York were without Juan Pablo Angel, who was rested as a precaution after suffering a slight leg injury in the team's 2-1 win vs. Velez Sarsfield.
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Results & Fixtures
Matches
| Home | Away | Score | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri May 25th | |||
| San Martín San Juan | Olimpo | 3 - 2 | 22:10 |
| Sat May 26th | |||
| Lanús | All Boys | 19:15 | |
| Argentinos Juniors | Banfield | 21:15 | |
| Belgrano | Racing Club | - 1 | 23:20 |
| Sun May 27th | |||
| Atlético Rafaela | Tigre | 1 - 1 | 18:00 |
| San Lorenzo | Newell's Old Boys | 3 - 2 | 18:20 |
| Independiente | Unión Santa Fe | 20:10 | |
| Boca Juniors | Godoy Cruz | 22:15 | |
| Mon May 28th | |||
| Estudiantes | Arsenal | 21:10 | |
| Colón | Vélez Sarsfield | 23:30 | |
Tables
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Juniors | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 32 |
| Tigre | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 29 |
| Arsenal | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29 |
| Newell's Old Boys | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 28 |
| All Boys | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 27 |
| Velez Sarsfield | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Argentinos Juniors | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 23 |
| Lanus | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 23 |
| Estudiantes | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 | |
| Colon | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | -1 | 21 |
| Belgrano | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | -3 | 21 |
| Atletico Rafaela | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 18 |
| Independiente | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 18 |
| Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 18 |
| San Martin San Juan | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -7 | 18 |
| Godoy Cruz | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -11 | 11 |
| Olimpo | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -13 | 11 |
| Banfield | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -17 | 10 |
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