The New York Derby was this past Sunday, and which the Red Bulls beat the New York City Football Club 2-1 in their first-ever meeting. The game at Red Bull Arena had all the spectacle of a playoff game, as shown above with the players walking in and a lot of banners and intensity between the teams.
The fun began at the 33rd Street PATH Station, when NYC FC’s Third Rail fan group caused quite a ruckus at 3:30 PM, well ahead of the 7:00 kickoff. PATH was unprepared for the hundreds of fans, so they did not let them board the train in the station, and had them all move to their own separate train.
The NYC FC fans make their presence felt at the 33rd Street PATH Station.
This banner to describe NYC FC was unfurled right before kickoff to describe NYC FC, who is owned by Manchester City and the Yankees.
The Red Bulls fans with their three-part banner declaring “The Big Apple: Red to the Core Since Day One.”
The New York City FC fan section in the opposite end.
“Man City Lite,” a unique spin on a classic drink.
NYC FC and the Red Bulls lined up during the National Anthem.
The Red Bulls take their pre-game picture.
The opening kick.
The Red Bulls’ Bradley Wright-Phillips about to score the opening goal in the 4th minute.
The Red Bulls celebrate their opening goal.
NYC FC’s David Villa taking a corner kick and being serenaded with boos from the Red Bulls fans.
A skirmish between the players after a tough play.
NYC FC goalkeeper Josh Saunders in front of the cloud of smoke from a flare after the Red Bulls made it 2-0 in the second half.
David Villa (left) leaving the field when he was subbed out for Patrick Mullins (14) in the second half.
NYC FC players huddle up during a stoppage in play.
