Harris scores again, but Sporting KC can’t keep streak going into World Cup break
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- Sporting Kansas City lost 2-1 to Red Bull New York at Sporting Park.
- Calvin Harris scored in the 63rd minute to cut Sporting KC’s deficit.
- Sporting KC’s record fell to 3-2-9 while New York improved to 6-4-5.
Sporting Kansas City couldn’t keep the good times rolling at home on Saturday night.
Calvin Harris scored for the second time in three games, but Red Bull New York held on for a 2-1 victory at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas.
Held on, because the visiting team was first on the board thanks to Jorge Ruvalcaba’s goal in the third minute — plus another in the second minute of first-half injury time for a brace.
Sporting KC trailed 2-0 at halftime, and the score stayed that away until the 63rd minute, when Harris came through with an arcing close-range goal over the New York keeper’s head.
Sporting KC took eight shots in all, with six on target. Red Bulls put four of its six shots on goal. Sporting KC had a slight edge in possession and succeeded in putting pressure on the Red Bulls at times ... but not often enough, and not effectively enough.
New York improved to 6-4-5 while Sporting KC fell to 3-2-9. Kansas City had won two straight, having beaten the L.A. Galaxy 3-1 at Sporting Park on May 13 and Austin 2-1 last Saturday, May 16, in Texas.
Up next: On deck now is an extended international break highlighted by the FIFA World Cup, which will include six international matches at Kansas City Stadium (GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium). After the break, Sporting KC returns to action at rival St. Louis City SC on July 16 at 7:30 p.m.