The New York Red Bulls earned a decisive 2-1 victory over New York City FC in the first edition of the New York Derby on Sunday evening at Red Bull Arena. Bradley Wright-Phillips scored twice, and the Red Bulls were able to hold off NYC FC despite being reduced to 10 men early in the contest.
The Red Bulls opened the scoring in the fourth minute when Lloyd Sam took possession down the left side of the penalty area, beat defender RJ Allen and put in a short cross to a wide open Bradley Wright-Phillips. The English striker had no trouble putting his first touch into the back of the net for his fourth of the season.