(Fr) New York Cosmos B 3v0 New York Dutch Lions








Friday 16th June 2017
MCU Park, New York,   Attendance -
Celebrations for Dutch Heritage night kicked off at MCU Park with an exhibition match between Cosmos B and NY Dutch Lions, with the match consisting of halves of just 25mins.
The Lions were managed by former Cosmos and Dutch international Wim Rijsgbergen and his Lions were beaten 3v0.
Cosmos dictated the play from the start and had plenty of early efforts on goal from Najera and Thierjung.
The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Rashid was fouled in the area and Coutinho scored from the spot for the second consecutive match.
Cosmos continued to apply the pressure and the Lions keeper made a great save halfway through the first half after Radjen linked up with Ballard.
Despite pressure as the half wore on the Cosmos had to settle for a 1v0 lead at half time.
The home side added to the scoreline in the 2nd half with goals from David Nigro and Lucas Mendes. The Lions had some opportunities for a consolation goal, but they ended scoreless on the day.
It didn't take long for New York to double the lead in the 2nd half, with Ruiz scoring after a breakaway 3 mins into the 2nd half.
The action tailed off slightly although Cosmos were still on top and Capozucchi went close with a header on 35mins.
New York Cosmos made it 3v0 through Mendes following a cross from Bardic.
Mendes and Bardic had efforts late in the game, but the Lions prevented further damage as the game ended 3v0.

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