90+7'

That's the end of the match.

90+3'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Daniel Edelman leaves the pitch and Dru Yearwood (New York Red Bulls) comes on.

90+2'

Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

90

5 additional min. will be played.

90'

Kyle Duncan (New York Red Bulls) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.

89'

Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.

88'

Substitution. Peter Stroud (New York Red Bulls) on for Franuel Amaya.

88'

Christian Lattanzio decides to make a substitution. Karol Swiderski will be replaced by Orrin McKinze Gaines II (Charlotte FC).

88'

Here comes a substitution. Elias Manoel is given a rest as he is replaced by Cameron Harper (New York Red Bulls).

86'

Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.

84'

Justin Meram (Charlotte FC) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.

83'

Franuel Amaya (New York Red Bulls) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.

81'

A cross by Karol Swiderski (Charlotte FC) from the side of the pitch flies into the box, but fails to find its intended target as the aim was poor.

78'

Elias Manoel (New York Red Bulls) scores as he latches on to a pass inside the penalty box and fires a perfect strike that goes inside the left post.

76'

Substitution. Kerwin Andres Calderon Vargas is replaced by Justin Meram (Charlotte FC).

75'

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) gets on the end of a pass and tries a shot from the edge of the box, but it's a wild attempt that goes well wide of the right post.

72'

It's a throw-in for Charlotte.

71'

Brecht Dejaegere (Charlotte FC) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.

69'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Dylan Nealis (New York Red Bulls) replaces Omir Fernandez.

66'

Christian Lattanzio has decided to substitute Kamil Jozwiak and he is replaced by Brecht Dejaegere (Charlotte FC).

66'

Here comes a substitution. Scott Arfield (Charlotte FC) is brought on as a substitute for Enzo Copetti.

66'

Houston, we have a problem! The referee has indicated that there will be a VAR review of the goal to look at a possible offside. The Charlotte players aren’t happy.

64'

Goal! Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC) pounced on a loose ball inside the box and beats the goalkeeper with a shot into the top left corner. He makes it 4:2.

62'

Oh, what a chance! Luquinhas (New York Red Bulls) was quickest to the rebound but the ball hit the left post.

61'

Chance! Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) comes within inches of scoring after picking up a pass from Karol Swiderski, but his shot from inside the box flashes inches wide of the left post.

60'

Close! Enzo Copetti (Charlotte FC) picks up the ball in space and from inside the penalty area sends a shot inches wide of the right post.

59'

Charlotte keep possession of the ball with some short passes, waiting for the moment to hit the opposition swiftly on the break.

56'

Fantastic team goal! Tom Barlow (New York Red Bulls) was set free in the area by John Tolkin and he made no mistake with a lovely finish into the bottom left corner. 4:1.

55'

Franuel Amaya (New York Red Bulls) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.

54'

Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.

49'

Goal! Kerwin Andres Calderon Vargas (Charlotte FC) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball into the top of the net. It's 3:1.

46'

Elias Manoel (New York Red Bulls) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike towards the top left corner. Kristijan Kahlina pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.

46'

Half-time substitution. Christian Lattanzio decided to make a change. Jere Uronen is replaced by Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC).

46'

The second half gets underway.

45+3'

The end of the first half.

45+2'

Andrew Privett (Charlotte FC) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender.

45

2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.

43'

A player from New York Red Bulls pulled an opponent down, forcing the referee to blow his whistle.

40'

My Gran could have done better! Franuel Amaya (New York Red Bulls) got himself in a great position on the edge of the box after a pass, but put his shot well wide of the left post.

37'

Goal! John Tolkin plays in Elias Manoel (New York Red Bulls), who shows great determination to get to the ball before a couple of defenders and from inside the box he shoots into the top right corner of the net! Great finish - 3:0.

37'

Andres Reyes (New York Red Bulls) receives a precise pass on the edge of the box and bends his effort inches wide of the left post.

33'

Enzo Copetti (Charlotte FC) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.

31'

Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls) evades the challenge and decides to shoot from distance, but it was a poor decision as the ball balloons high over the bar.

31'

Karol Swiderski (Charlotte FC) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.

31'

Omir Fernandez (New York Red Bulls) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.

29'

The free kick from a promising distance is taken by Karol Swiderski (Charlotte FC), who fires in a direct effort just wide of the left post. What a chance!

28'

A clumsy foul by Omir Fernandez (New York Red Bulls) and Ismail Elfath blows his whistle.

26'

John Tolkin (New York Red Bulls) scores a beautiful goal from the resulting free kick. He bends the ball into the top right corner. A technically stunning goal.

25'

Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.

25'

Adilson Malanda (Charlotte FC) brings his opponent down. Ismail Elfath has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.

24'

Kamil Jozwiak (Charlotte FC) makes his forward run a little too early and is caught in an offside position after his teammate tries to play a pass to him.

23'

A player from New York Red Bulls commits a rough challenge. Ismail Elfath blows for a foul and keeps the game under control.

20'

The linesman signals a throw-in for New York Red Bulls.

18'

The game is interrupted now, Enzo Copetti (Charlotte FC) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.

14'

New York Red Bulls players are exchanging short passes with one another, waiting for the right moment to beat the opposition's defence.

10'

What a goal! We've just seen a clinical example of how to score by Elias Manoel (New York Red Bulls)! He latched on to a wonderful cross and buried the ball into the roof of the net.

9'

A pass from Ashley Westwood (Charlotte FC) is intercepted by Carlos and the move breaks down.

8'

What a chance that is! Franuel Amaya (New York Red Bulls) finds himself in a promising position after receiving a pass on the edge of the box. His attempt goes just over the bar.

4'

Luquinhas (New York Red Bulls) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.

3'

The ball is out of play. Charlotte will take a throw-in.

1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

The players are out at last! Charlotte will take the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Ismail Elfath.

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