REFEREE MARK GEIGER
On allowing play to resume with Red Bulls defender Kemar Lawrence down before New England’s goal…
“At the time, the injury did not appear serious. Therefore, play was allowed to continue.”
On issuing a red card to Felipe Martins in the 61st minute… “Felipe challenged for the ball using excessive force, making contact with his studs to the opponent’s lower leg.”
NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION HEAD COACH JAY HEAPS On the Kemar Lawrence play… “Got to go back and look at it. I didn’t see him down and we play the game to play.