Revolution II Earn Eighth Clean Sheet of the Season, Fall in Shootout
September 10, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – New England Revolution II News Release
QUEENS, N.Y. – New England Revolution II (9-9-5; 33 pts.) played NYCFC II (8-9-5; 32 pts.) to a 0-0 draw to secure a point before falling in the shootout, 4-2, on Saturday night at Belson Stadium. Goalkeeper Max Weinstein made four saves in the first half to keep the match scoreless and secured his third clean sheet through seven appearances with Revolution II.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper was tested early, making his first save just two minutes into the contest on a NYCFC free kick from long range. New England’s lone shot on goal came in the 57th minute as Pierre Cayet accepted a pass from Esmir Bajraktarevic and took a left-footed shot from the center of the box but was saved.
The two sides would exchange scoring chances in the later stages of the second half as New England led the match in shots, 12-11, but both teams would maintain shutouts to head to the penalty kick shootout. Meny Silva and Ryan Lima both scored on their opportunities, but New York City netted its four shots to secure the extra point.
The MLS NEXT Pro playoff race remains tight as New England moves up to fifth place following tonight’s result. With 33 points, New England could face elimination if both Rochester New York FC wins or ties its match against Toronto FC II, and Philadelphia Union II earns three points over Orlando City B tomorrow afternoon.
Revolution II returns to action on Sunday, September 18, hosting Philadelphia Union II for the final regular season game of the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season at Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET on MLSNEXTPro.com.
New England Revolution II 0 (2), NYCFC II 0 (4)
September 10, 2022 – Belson Stadium (Queens, N.Y.)
With tonight’s result, New England moves to fifth place in the Eastern Conference, one point shy of a playoff position with one match remaining in the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season.
Earning his seventh consecutive start with Revolution II, Academy goalkeeper Max Weinstein made four saves enroute to the team’s eighth clean sheet performance of the season.
With the start, defender Sean O’Hearn logged 70 minutes in his 45th appearance with New England’s second team.
Forwards Malcolm Fry and Marcos Dias both led their team with three shots on net in the match as Dias extends his team lead to 60 shots on the season.
GAME CAPSULE
Referee: Nickrod Fateh
Assistant Referee: Amilicar Sicaju
Assistant Referee: Rhett Hammil
Fourth Official: Ernie Constantine
Weather: 81 and sunny.
Misconduct Summary:
NYC – Julian Gomez (Yellow Card) 55′
NYC – Francesco Di Ponzio (Yellow Card) 64′
NE – Meny Silva (Yellow Card) 71′
NE – Ben Reveno (Yellow Card) 85′
New England Revolution II: Max Weinstein; Ítalo, Pierre Cayet, Ben Reveno, Sean O’Hearn (Colby Quiñones 70′); Trevor Zwetsloot (Ryan Lima 46′), Jake Rozhanksy, Michel, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Marcos Dias, Malcolm Fry (Meny Silva 67′).
Substitutes Not Used: Mike DeShields, Brandonn Bueno, Hikaru Fujiwara, Weverton, Marzuq Puckerin
NYCFC II: Alex Rando; Stephen Turnbull, Klevis Haxhari, Nicholas Benalcazar, Christian McFarlane; Jack Beer, Stevo Bednarsky, Francesco Di Ponzio; El Mahdi Youssoufi (Ronald Arevalo 82′), Julian Gomez, Jonathan Jimenez.
Substitutes Not Used: Pol Rodriguez, Tyler Morck, Massimo Murania Yankowitz, Oliver Stafford, Brian Flores, John Denis, Maximo Carrizo, Piero Elias.
New England Revolution II
Team Statistics
NYCFC II
12 (1) Shots (on Target)
11 (4)
3 Blocked Shots
7
4
Saves
1
6
Corner Kicks
4
2
Offsides
1
14
Fouls
18
357 (81%)
Passes Attempted (% Completed)
366 (81.7%)
50%
Possession
50%
POSTGAME QUOTES: New England Revolution II 0 (2), NYCFC II 0 (4)
New England Revolution II Head Coach Clint Peay
On his assessment of the match:
Peay: “I thought the guys came out and gave a very good effort, pushed the game, created some good chances and just weren’t as sharp as we needed to be probably with the final pass to solidify some of those moments, but I was pleased with their performance overall.”
On the team’s defensive effort to secure their eighth clean sheet of the season:
Peay: “Yeah, it was good. You know, there was a few moments where we gave the ball away and that led to some transitions. We had to defend, and I thought the guys worked hard to get back in good spots to make blocks or to delay the play or stop it all together, so the effort was great all game and couldn’t be more pleased with how they performed from an effort standpoint.”
On Max Weinstein’s performance:
Peay: “Yeah, you notice a little bit more each time [Max Weinstein] plays, he gets more confidence and he’s got the ability to make good saves and command the box and organize defenders. And I think by doing that, it helps you in terms of limiting opportunities and keeping the ball out of the back of the net.”
New England Revolution II Midfielder Jake Rozhansky
On the team’s performance tonight:
Rozhansky: “I think it was a pretty even game. I mean, this is the third time we played New York City, and I feel like the teams kind of have the same identity, the same goals playing style-wise, so it’s kind of like a chess match back and forth. I don’t know how many clear-cut chances, maybe one or two for each side, neither of us could take it. I think defensively like give credit to us, we kept a clean sheet. It’s just unfortunate we couldn’t finish any of our chances, and that’s kind of been the story of the season so far, just not enough goals scored. And yeah, and unfortunately, we lost in penalties.”
On Max Weinstein’s seven appearances so far this year:
Rozhansky: “I mean, [Max Weinstein]’s been good. Every time he’s had a chance to play during this end of the season run, he’s been excellent. Still super young, but a leader in the back, makes big saves, organized the defensive line, so I thought he had another really good game today.”
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