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Mathis makes MLS magic Posted: Saturday June 29, 2002 8:01 PMUpdated: Sunday June 30, 2002 6:30 AM
FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- Mamadou Diallo scored his sixth goal in five games with the MetroStars on Saturday to lift New York-New Jersey to a 2-0 win over the New England Revolution. Diallo, who was sent off in the 32nd minute for kicking Revolution goalkeeper Adin Brown, scored just one goal in seven games with New England earlier this season before his trade to the MetroStars. Diallo received the red card when he chased a pass at the top of the Revolution box. Brown raced out to meet the ball and made a sliding grab. Diallo did not slow down and struck Brown with his right foot. "It was an unfortunate incident," MetroStars coach Octavio Zambrano said. "I cannot excuse Mamadou for this. Throughout the match he was baited but there was no reason to act like that." Diallo scored in the fifth minute from a quick MetroStars counterattack. Clint Mathis, playing his first game since returning from World Cup duty with the United States team, sent a long pass to Diallo on the right side. Diallo beat Brown from 22 yards with a right-footed shot low to the left side. The MetroStars (6-6-2) made it 2-0 in the 85th when Mark Lisi scored after a cross from Mathis bounced off Brown. New England (4-9-1) had three superb chances in the second half. Joe Franchino volleyed just over the bar in the 54th minute. Taylor Twellman shot high in the 73rd and Ian Fuller volleyed high in the 80th. New England defender Carlos Llamosa also played his first game since returning from the World Cup.
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