Red Bulls use own goal to grab lead, then Emil Forsberg to wrap up 2-0 victory over Inter Miami
The New York Red Bulls defeated Inter Miami 2-0 in a recent MLS match, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The game featured an early own goal and a late insurance goal by Emil Forsberg, while Lionel Messi made a second-half appearance.
Why it matters
The result is critical for the Red Bulls' standing in the Eastern Conference playoff race as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Emil Forsberg scored an insurance goal early in second-half stoppage time and the New York Red Bulls beat Inter Miami 2-0 on Saturday to stay above the playoff line.Ethan Horvath finished with two saves for the Red Bulls (11-14-6) to earn his fifth clean sheet through his first 31 starts in the league.New York, which began the day clinging to the ninth and final postseason spot in the Eastern Conference, took the lead in the 7th minute on an own goal by Inter Miami midfielder Carlos Casimiro.The Red Bulls didn't take a two-goal lead until Forsberg scored in the first minute of stoppage time after subbing in to the match in the 85th.
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