ROCHESTER, N.Y. (October 14, 2017) – New York Red Bulls II (13-14-5, 44 points) fell to the Rochester Rhinos (14-7-11, 53 points), 2-1, at Capelli Sport Stadium in Rochester, New York, Saturday.
Facing a home side that needed a win in order to host a home playoff game, NYRB II faced an aggressive Rhinos side determined to end the regular season on a high note for their fans.
NYRB II faced five Rochester shots, two on target, before recording a shot of their own in the 19th minute.
Rochester opened the scoring in the 35th minute as Jochen Graf headed home a Christiano Francois cross past Rafael Diaz to take a 1-0 lead.