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Thursday’s Major League Soccer Capsules

NY RED BULLS 1, CHIVAS 0

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Ticker)—New York Red Bulls sporting director Jeff Agoos does not think the team can immediately replace a player like the soon-departing Jozy Altidore. But Juan Pablo Angel did his part for the time being.

Angel headed home a ball from Dane Richards in the 75th minute to lift the Red Bulls past Chivas USA, 1-0, on Thursday night.

In putting an end to Chivas’ three-match winning streak, the Red Bulls triumphed for the first time since their 2-1 victory at Los Angeles on May 10.

Although Angel provided the heroics, it was defender Jeff Parke and New York’s back line that frustrated one of the league’s top scoring teams. Chivas experienced difficulty in penetrating the Red Bulls’ defense, and when it did, veteran goalkeeper Jon Conway was there to smother every shot - including a left-footer from 15 yards out by Atiba Harris in the 82nd minute.

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