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Cristian Penilla’s goal lifts Revolution over New York Red Bulls

New England had lost five of its last six.

Cristian Penilla of the Revolution slides to celebrate his goal against the New York Red Bulls during the second half Saturday. Maddie Meyer / Getty Images

By Associated Press

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cristian Penilla scored in the 73rd minute to help the New England Revolution beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Saturday night.

Penilla ran onto a perfectly weighted ball from Juan Fernando Caicedo and slotted it past goalkeeper Luis Robles from a narrow angle.

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Cody Cropper had five saves in his fourth start this year and the Revs (2-5-1) had their first clean sheet of the season. New England had lost five of its last six.

The Red Bulls (1-4-2) are winless in five games, losing four over that span.