Israeli Stars Shine in MLS with Multiple Goals and Assists
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli footballers Dor Turgeman and Thai Baribo starred in MLS games on Wednesday night, scoring multiple goals and contributing to their teams' wins. Turgeman scored twice for New England Revolution in a 3-2 victory that secured a playoff spot, while Baribo scored and assisted in D.C. United's 2-1 win. Saeed Abu Farchi had a difficult night, receiving a red card shortly after entering the game for Colorado Rapids. Idan Toklomati also scored for Charlotte FC in a losing effort.
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- Dor Turgeman scored two goals to lead New England Revolution to a 3-2 win and a playoff berth.
- Thai Baribo scored a penalty and provided an assist in D.C. United's 2-1 victory over New York Red Bulls.
- Saeed Abu Farchi was sent off with a red card just seven minutes after entering the game for Colorado Rapids.
- Idan Toklomati scored his 12th goal of the season for Charlotte FC in a 3-1 loss.
- Ran Benyamin played 90 minutes in FC Dallas's 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders.
- Elai Feingold played 74 minutes for New England Revolution, and Liel Abada was substituted at halftime for Charlotte FC.
Israeli players Dor Turgeman and Thai Baribo were instrumental in their teams' victories in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Wednesday night, contributing a combined four goals and one assist. Turgeman scored twice to lead New England Revolution to a 3-2 away win against FC Cincinnati, securing a playoff spot for his team. Baribo was involved in both goals for D.C. United in their 2-1 home victory over the New York Red Bulls.
In Cincinnati, Turgeman equalized in the 21st minute and added another goal in the 51st minute, bringing his season total to nine league goals. He was substituted in the 89th minute, while teammate Elai Feingold played 74 minutes. This win marked a return to form for New England after a loss to Seattle and clinched their playoff berth.
Baribo had a decisive evening for D.C. United, scoring a penalty in the 5th minute for his 15th goal of the season and providing an assist on the second goal in first-half stoppage time. Despite D.C. United going down to ten men in the second half, they held on for the win. Baribo played the full 90 minutes.
Meanwhile, Saeed Abu Farchi of Colorado Rapids experienced a frustrating outing. He entered the game as a substitute in the 60th minute but was sent off with a straight red card just seven minutes later. Colorado ultimately drew 2-2 with Minnesota United.
Idan Toklomati continued his scoring streak for Charlotte FC, netting his 12th goal of the season in their 3-1 loss to Columbus Crew. Liel Abada also featured for Charlotte, starting the match and being substituted at halftime. Ran Benyamin played the entire game for FC Dallas in their 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders.
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