HARRISON, N.J. – If the New York Red Bulls were going to keep pace in the race for the Supporters’ Shield, they needed a difference-maker to step up.
Wednesday’s 1-1 New York Derby draw at Yankee Stadium against nine-man New York City FC felt more like a loss: A glorious chance to draw level with Atlanta United in the Shield race instead saw the Red Bulls tread water.
As they dueled a lively United side to a stalemate, it was beginning to feel like another ho-hum night for the Red Bulls.
“Sometimes things don’t work out, you don’t get goals, you don’t get assists,” Gamarra told MLSsoccer.com after the match via a translator.
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I’m thankful and I tried to give back to them something positive.” The 56th-minute goal featured a bit of industry and a bit of the sublime, showcasing what makes Gamarra such an intriguing part of his team.
The Argentinean – acquired this offseason at a reported Red Bulls-record transfer fee – took three touches to free himself and then, from nearly 20 yards out, fired home his first finish since a May 5th win over NYCFC.
Gamarra was fairly invisible against NYCFC at midweek but Sunday’s performance gives the Red Bulls hope that their playmaker can step up in key moments down the home stretch as his team hunts hardware.
I’m happy to have scored the goal and am focused on the next match.”