The improbable run continues. The New York Red Bulls have made it to their first MLS Cup Final in the team's 13-year history after defeating Real Salt Lake at the Rio Tinto Stadium last night by the score of 1-0.
Dave Van Den Bergh's easy first half tap-in was the decider in a game that saw Real Salt Lake hit the woodwork on three seperate occasions. Goalkeeper Danny Cepero, who has been lights out thus far in the playoffs, also salvaged the Red Bulls' victory as he made big save after big save, including a left handed swat off a Yura Movsisyan shot in the 71st minute.
Real Salt Lake's lone defensive meltdown in the 28th minute proved to be a season-ending mistake as they couldn't find a response to New York's first half goal. A plethora of missed opportunities paired with Lady Luck's absence saw RSL eliminated in front of their home crowd.
Juan Carlos Osorio's Red Bulls will now look to finish off this magical ride next Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET as they take on the East's top-seeded Columbus Crew at the Home Depot Center.
The Red Bulls will undoubtedly be the underdogs for the championship bout, but they wouldn't have it any other way.
What did you think of last night's match? Is Cepero the MVP of this year's playoffs? Do the Red Bulls have it in them to knock off the Crew? Express your thoughts below.
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