Revolution II win 2-0 over CT United, remain undefeated in MLSNP

SMITHFIELD, RI– New England Revolution II (2-2-0, 10 pts) were victorious 2-0 over CT United (2-0-1, 7 pts.). on Sunday afternoon.

The match kicked off at 2:00 p.m. ET at Beirne Stadium.

New England starting lineup: 4-3-3 | Donovan Parisian, Schinieder Mimy, Chris Mbaï-Assem, Javaun Mussenden, Damario McIntosh, Allan Oyirwoth, Eric Klein (C), Cristiano Olveira, Makai Wells, Malcolm Fry, Jayden Da

New England substitutes:| Max Weinstein, Matthew Tibbetts, Myles Morgan, Levi Katsell, Judah Siqueira, Cristiano Carlos, Sharod George, Carlos Zambrano

CT United starting lineup: 4-3-3 | Anthony Ramos, Rickson van Hees, Jahvar Stephenson, Lukas Kamrath, Andre Applewhaite, Robbie Mora, Steven Sserwadda, Daniel D’Ippolito, Barnabás Tanyi, Laurie Goddard, Alex Monis (C)

CT United substitutes:| Dylan Lacy, Ibrahim Kasule, Sean Petrie, Nelson Rodríguez, Hivan Kouonang, Michael Boamah, Ernesto Gómez, Christian Rodriguez

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CT United had the first chance of the match when winger Alex Monis’ effort in the 9th minute was blocked away by defender Chris Mbaï-Assem, and the rebound that fell to defender Rickson van Hees was sent over the bar.

Daniel D’Ippolito had another chance for CT United just 3 minutes later when his left-footed shot was saved by goalkeeper Donovan Parisian.

Barnabás Tanyi then had a chance of his own in the 16th minute when his right-footed effort was blocked by defender Chris Mbaï-Assem.

Entering the 18th minute, New England took the lead.

Defender Damario McIntosh played a spectacular through-ball to find forward Jayden Da in-behind for the right-footed finish past goalkeeper Anthony Ramos to make it 1-0 to New England.

In the 20th minute, Revolution II forward Jayden Da was issued a yellow card for a foul on defender Jahvar Stephenson.

CT United’s next chance came in the 23rd minute when a corner kick delivery by Alex Monis was sent into the box and headed over the bar by midfielder Daniel D’Ippolito.

Just 3 minutes later, CT United had yet another corner kick chance that was just missed after a header by defender Jahvar Stephenson.

Daniel D’Ippolito had yet another headed opportunity from a corner kick in the 33rd minute when his header missed just right of the net.

Andre Applewhaite had a chance following for CT United just two minutes later, however, he sent his chance over the bar.

In the 45+1 minute, CT United head coach Shavar Thomas was forced to make his first change of the match by replacing Lukas Kamrath with Michael Boamah.

Jayden Da had the next chance for New England in the 45+3 minute when his right-footed shot inside the penalty area snuck wide to the left.

After the initial 45+2 minutes, the match entered halftime with New England leading 1-0

Prior to the start of the second half, CT United head coach Shavar Thomas made his second change by replacing Robbie Mora with Dylan Lacy.

The second half began with New England starting the half by electing to launch the ball into FC Cincinnati 2’s defensive third.

CT United had the first chance of the half when just over a minute into the second half, midfielder Daniel D’Ippolito’s right footed shot missed just left of the net.

CT United’s best chance of the match came in the 51st minute when an effort by Barnabás Tanyi was met by a spectacular save by goalkeeper Donovan Parisian.

Entering the 56th minute, New England added to their lead.

Defender Schinieder Mimy found midfielder Cristiano Oliveira, who turned two defenders and found forward Malcolm Fry in-behind for the simple close-range finish to make it 2-0 to New England.

In the 60th minute, both teams made changes. CT United head coach Shavar Thomas replaced Alex Monis & Daniel D’Ippolito with Ibrahim Kasule & Ernesto Gómez. Revolution II head coach Pablo Moreira made his first change of the match by replacing Malcolm Fry with Myles Morgan.

Just 3 minutes later, in the 63rd minute, CT United defender Jahvar Stephenson was issued a yellow card for a foul on forward Jayden Da.

New England had a massive chance in the 67th minute when forward Jayden Da had a shot in the center of the penalty area, however, his shot struck the post and was cleared away for a corner kick.

Just two minutes later, Revolution II head coach Pablo Moreira made his second change of the match by replacing Makai Wells with Carlos Zambrano.

In the 76th minute, Revolution II defender Damario McIntosh was issued a yellow card for fouling forward Laurie Goddard.

Just 3 minutes later, in the 79th minute, both teams made changes. Revolution II head coach Pablo Moreira made his final two changes of the match by replacing Jayden Da & Cristiano Oliveira with Sharod George & Judah Siqueira. CT United head coach replaced Andre Applewhaite with Nelson Rodríguez.

Allan Oyirwoth had a chance of his own in the 81st minute when his right footed shot from outside the box was blocked away by defender Michael Boamah.

Myles Morgan had an effort just two minutes later that was cleared away and blocked by defender Jahvar Stephenson.

In the 88th minute, CT United midfielder Steven Sserwadda was issued a yellow card for a foul on midfielder Judah Siqueira.

Steven Sserwadda had the final effort by CT United in the 90+1 minute when his right footed shot was saved by goalkeeper Donovan Parisian.

In the 90+4 minute, CT United winger Barnabás Tanyi was issued a yellow card for a foul on winger Carlos Zambrano.

After the 90+4 minutes, the match concluded with New England holding on for the 2-0 victory.

Pablo Moreira and the New England Revolution II (2-2-0, 10 pts.) remain home to face Eastern Conference side Red Bull New York II (2-2-0, 8 pts.). The match will kick off at Beirne Stadium on Sunday, March 29th at 2:00 p.m. EST. For more MLS NEXT Pro content, you can find it on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.

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