November 15, 2008
RSL 0-1 NYRB
Well, this is the only game on the countdown where RSL lost, but this was a great game, and a great experience. This was the Western Conference Finals, which RSL was able to host. The atmosphere at the stadium was unbelievable. It was a sold-out crowd, with the fans standing on their feet for the entire second half, chanting and rooting for the goal that never came.
Emotions were high, as well as the possible dream of actually making it to the MLS Cup. Aubrey was just about ready to give birth, which she did the following monday. I was praying leading up to this game that they baby would wait just a little longer to come (sorry Aubrey).
New York jumped into the lead, with another goal by Dave Van De Berg (He is currently the all time leading goal scorer at Rio Tinto Stadium with 2 goals).
In the second half, RSL pressed looking for the tying goal, but they just could not find the back of the net. It was agonizing to watch, but following the defeat, and the trophy presentation to the NY Red Bulls for being the Western Conference Champs, we cheered our team on, chanting RSL, RSL.
It was a great event to be a part of, and I hope that in 2009, we can do it again.
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