| 0' | Play begins at Sport Illustrated Stadium for this 7:30 PM kickoff under perfect conditions. New York, in 17th place, are just one point ahead of 22nd-placed San Diego in the current standings. The home team look to recover from a recent 3-0 loss, while the visitors hope to break a dismal five-game winless streak. This match is the first-ever encounter between the two teams. New York rely on ten-goal striker Julian Hall to lead their attack, but must keep an eye on San Diego's dangerous duo of Marcus Ingvartsen and Anders Dreyer. |
| 1' | San Diego secure a set piece on the wing in the attacking third, 30 meters from goal. |
| 2' | San Diego's Anders Dreyer is set to take the corner kick, aiming to create a chance early in the game. |
| 2' | From 20 meters out in the half-space, Oscar Verhoeven of San Diego strikes the ball with his right foot, but his shot goes over the crossbar. |
| 5' | Cade Cowell receives a pass from Mohammed Sofo and takes a right-footed shot from 15 meters out in the center, but his attempt is deflected wide of the goal. |
| 11' | Anders Dreyer moves to the corner flag as San Diego seeks to take advantage of the set-piece situation. |
| 11' | Marcus Ingvartsen jumps in the center to meet Anders Dreyer's corner kick from 10 meters out, but his header towards the left side of the goal is saved by the goalkeeper. San Diego FC move forward and Marcus Ingvartsen rises to meet the ball. A watchful New York Red Bulls defense successfully blocks the attempt. San Diego FC's Marcus Ingvartsen attempts a strong header, but the ball is cleared. |
| 12' | Marcus Ingvartsen attempts a long-range strike from 90 meters out in his own defensive half, but the goalkeeper manages to save the shot. |
| 12' | New York secures a corner and fills the penalty area, testing San Diego's defense. Corner awarded to New York Red Bulls. |
| 12' | Mohammed Sofo finds some space in the center from 10 meters out, but his shot goes wide of the target. |
| 15' | Julian Hall puts New York ahead with a 1-0 lead, finishing with a left-footed shot from 10 meters out following a pass from Jorge Ruvalcaba. This is Hall's 11th goal of the season. |
| 17' | Play is halted as a VAR check is conducted regarding a goal. |
| 17' | The VAR review has been completed, and the final decision is a goal for New York. |
| 20' | Cade Cowell prepares to take the corner kick as New York looks to build on their momentum from this set piece. |
| 20' | Devin Padelford heads home Cade Cowell's corner kick from 5 meters out, scoring his first goal of the season and doubling New York's lead to 2-0. |
| 23' | Anders Dreyer receives a pass from Marcus Ingvartsen in the half-space and takes a left-footed shot from 20 meters, but his effort goes high over the crossbar. |
| 25' | Cade Cowell collects a pass from Jorge Ruvalcaba in the center and strikes a low right-footed shot from 15 meters toward the bottom right corner, but the goalkeeper makes a save. |
| 26' | Marcus Ingvartsen meets Oscar Verhoeven's delivery in the center from five meters out, but his header goes wide of the left post. |
| 27' | Cade Cowell sends a right-footed strike from 10 meters centrally after a pass from Jorge Ruvalcaba, but the shot is deflected and misses the mark. |
| 27' | GOAL! Jorge Ruvalcaba slots the ball into the left side of the net from ten meters after being picked out by Ronald Donkor in the box, scoring his eighth goal of the season to make it 3-0 to New York! |
| 30' | Jeppe Tverskov is shown a yellow card, adding to San Diego's troubles as they fall behind three goals to nil. |
| 33' | Jorge Ruvalcaba takes a right-footed shot from 15 meters in the half-space, but his attempt is kept out. |
| 33' | Ronald Donkor's shot from 15 meters in the half-space is deflected and goes wide of the target. |
| 34' | Cade Cowell receives a pass from Mohammed Sofo 15 meters out and shoots with his right foot, but a deflection sends the ball off course. |
| 36' | The referee stops play to allow the medical team to attend to an injured player on the field. |
| 36' | Cade Cowell's run into the half-space is mistimed and he is caught offside approximately 35 meters from goal. |
| 40' | Anders Dreyer steps up to take a corner kick as San Diego desperately search for a goal before the break. |
| 40' | Ian Murphy meets the corner delivery from a central position 10 meters out, but his attempt goes past the post! |
| 42' | Marcus Ingvartsen is fouled inside the area and referee Malik Badawi awards a penalty! San Diego are given a chance to reduce the deficit from the spot. |
| 42' | Julian Bazan is cautioned by the referee for fouling Marcus Ingvartsen, with New York still leading 3-0. |
| 44' | Anders Dreyer fires a left-footed shot from 10 meters centrally, but his low effort towards the bottom right is saved! |
| 44' | Anders Dreyer fires a left-footed shot from 10 meters centrally, but his low effort towards the bottom right is saved! |
| 44' | Anders Dreyer approaches the corner flag to take a corner kick as San Diego aim to get back into the game. |
| 45+3' | New York lead 3-0 at half-time, having scored three times in a twelve-minute period. Cade Cowell and Jorge Ruvalcaba controlled the game, breaking down San Diego's defense with ease. San Diego need to score early in the second half, and Mikey Varas will need to make changes, especially after Anders Dreyer missed a penalty. |
| 45+5' | Referee Malik Badawi stops the game as medical staff rush to attend to an injured player on the pitch. |
| 46' | San Diego's first substitution sees Alejandro Alvarado replace Jeppe Tverskov. |
| 46' | Cedric Bakambu is brought on in place of Marcus Ingvartsen as San Diego look for a way back into the game. |
| 46' | The second half kicks off at Sport Illustrated Stadium. New York lead 3-0 after a dominant opening thirty minutes. Julian Hall, Devin Padelford, and Jorge Ruvalcaba all scored for the hosts. San Diego had a chance to get back into the game before half-time, but Anders Dreyer's penalty was saved. Mikey Varas makes two changes at the break. Alejandro Alvarado comes on for the booked Jeppe Tverskov, while Cedric Bakambu replaces Marcus Ingvartsen up front. San Diego need an early goal to have any chance of getting back into the game. New York will look to keep their lead by maintaining possession and hitting San Diego on the counter. |
| 47' | Kieran Sargeant plays a pass to Anders Dreyer, who shoots from 15 meters, but his right-footed effort goes over the bar. |
| 51' | Cedric Bakambu is caught offside, with the assistant referee raising his flag around 40 meters from goal. |
| 55' | Manu Duah is shown a yellow card by the referee, making things even harder for San Diego, who trail 3-0. |
| 58' | Mohammed Sofo takes Ronald Donkor's pass in the middle of the park and strikes a right-footed effort 15 meters from goal, but his shot is deflected off target. New York Red Bulls's Mohammed Sofo takes a shot, but it goes off target. Mohammed Sofo of New York Red Bulls attempts a strike, but fails to find the target. |
| 60' | GOAL! Cedric Bakambu nets his second goal of the campaign from 10 meters, finishing a low left-footed strike into the bottom right corner after being teed up by Anders Dreyer, making it 3-1! |
| 61' | San Diego make a change in midfield as David Mimbang is brought on for Gabriel Pirani. |
| 61' | San Diego make a change at the back as Christopher McVey replaces Ian Murphy. |
| 61' | New York make a defensive switch, bringing on Tim Parker for Justin Che. |
| 62' | Julian Hall picks out Jorge Ruvalcaba in a central area, but his right-footed shot from 15 meters goes high and wide. |
| 63' | Cedric Bakambu meets Manu Duah's cross 10 meters out but heads his effort over the crossbar. |
| 64' | Alejandro Alvarado lets fly with a low right-footed shot from 20 meters in the half-space, but his attempt drifts wide of the right post. |
| 64' | Julian Hall controls Tim Parker's pass 15 meters from goal and fires a right-footed shot towards the bottom center of the goal, but the keeper makes the save. |
| 66' | Elias Achouri fires a low right-footed strike 15 meters out, but the goalkeeper makes a solid save in the center to keep San Diego at bay. |
| 66' | Cade Cowell gets on the end of Mohammed Sofo's cross from five meters out, but his right-footed shot is deflected past the left post! |
| 67' | Cade Cowell takes the corner for New York as they look to make the most of another set piece. |
| 69' | Julian Hall receives Ronald Donkor's pass in the half-space and fires a right-footed shot from 25 meters towards the right side of the net, but the goalkeeper makes the stop. |
| 71' | New York make a midfield change as Sekou Kone replaces Ronald Donkor. |
| 71' | Emil Forsberg comes on for New York, replacing Mohammed Sofo to add fresh legs and calmness to the attack. |
| 71' | New York's Cade Cowell is replaced by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to inject fresh energy into their attack. |
| 71' | Kieran Sargeant is set to take a corner for San Diego, hoping to create another opportunity. |
| 76' | Jorge Ruvalcaba's pass finds Sekou Kone 15 meters from goal, but his right-footed shot goes high and wide. |
| 78' | Emil Forsberg attempts a shot from 15 meters, but a deflection diverts the ball off course. |
| 79' | Emil Forsberg is ready to take a corner for New York, aiming to build on their momentum and increase their lead. |
| 79' | Emil Forsberg connects with Jorge Ruvalcaba's pass inside the box from 5 meters, but his right-footed shot sails high over the crossbar. |
| 79' | Amahl Pellegrino is brought on by San Diego to replace Elias Achouri in an attacking substitution. |
| 81' | New York make a change, bringing on Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty for Jorge Ruvalcaba, who exits after a standout performance with a goal and an assist. |
| 82' | Devin Padelford is shown a yellow card, receiving his first booking of the season as New York lead 3-1. |
| 83' | Anders Dreyer steps up to the corner flag, looking for a crucial opportunity as San Diego fight to get back into the game. |
| 84' | Anders Dreyer takes the corner as San Diego surge forward in a desperate bid for a lifeline. |
| 84' | Sekou Kone strikes with his right foot from 20 meters in the half-space, but a deflection sends the ball out for a goal kick. |
| 84' | Julian Hall receives Sekou Kone's pass on the wing and fires a low right-footed shot from 25 meters towards the bottom left, but the goalkeeper makes a save. |
| 85' | Kieran Sargeant is given a yellow card, earning his second booking of the campaign with San Diego trailing 3-1 to New York. |
| 87' | Referee Malik Badawi stops the game as medical staff rush to attend to an injured player on the pitch. |
| 88' | Matthew Dos Santos comes on for New York as Devin Padelford, who scored a goal, is replaced for the final stages. |
| 89' | Cedric Bakambu takes aim from ten meters out, striking a right-footed shot towards the lower left corner, but the goalkeeper makes a significant save. |
| 90' | Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty receives a pass from Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting in the half-space and unleashes a left-footed strike from 20 meters that goes over the crossbar. |
| 90+1' | San Diego make a late substitution, with Onni Valakari replacing Anibal Godoy. |
| 90+3' | GOAL! Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting extends New York's lead to 4-1, placing a right-footed shot into the lower left corner from 15 meters out after being found by Matthew Dos Santos in the box. This is his fourth goal of the campaign, completing a dominant display. |
| 90+7' | Emil Forsberg meets Sekou Kone's pass 15 meters out centrally, firing a right-footed shot towards the lower right that is blocked. |
| 90+7' | The referee's whistle signals the end of the match, confirming a 4-1 triumph for the New York Red Bulls over San Diego FC. An early onslaught by the home side settled the match, with Julian Hall, Devin Padelford, and Jorge Ruvalcaba all scoring within the first 30 minutes. Cedric Bakambu scored a second-half consolation for the away side, before substitute Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting secured the victory in added time. |