(New York Red Bulls II)

MONTCLAIR, N.J. - Brandon Allen scored twice from the penalty spot as the New York Red Bulls II notched a 3-1 victory against the Harrisburg City Islanders on Saturday afternoon at MSU Soccer Park. New York threatened early on a shot by Zeiko Lewis, but the Red Bulls II were awarded a penalty kick when Brandon Allen was fouled going for a header near the penalty spot. Allen shot home into the left side to put New York ahead. Harrisburg almost hit back seven minutes later when Aaron Wheeler fizzed a shot just high and wide of the left post from 20 yards, but the rangy forward put home a headed equalizer from a perfect near-post corner from the right by Jonathan Mendoza that was flicked home six minutes before the break. New York's David Najem forced a big save by City Islanders goalkeeper Nick Noble inside the opening minute of the second half, but the Red Bulls II were awarded a second penalty kick when Lewis was brought down in the area. Allen converted again for his fourth of the season in the 57th minute. New York almost added to its lead on the counter-attack with 14 minutes to go, only for Noble to make a big save on Vincent Bezecourt, but with 1

Scoring:

26' - NY - Brandon Allen (penalty)

39' - HAR - Aaron Wheeler (Jonathan Mendoza)

57' - NY - Brandon Allen (penalty)

79' - NY - Doug Martinez (Justin Bilyeu)

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Zeiko Lewis, New York Red Bulls II - Lewis provided speed down the flank, completing 77 percent of his passes and winning 7-of-12 duels, and was brought down for the second Red Bulls II penalty kick.