Bradley Wright-Phillips New York Red Bulls

Red Bulls advance to U.S. Open Cup final with comeback win at FC Cincinnati

The New York Red Bulls advanced to U.S. Open Cup final with a 3-2 comeback win at FC Cincinnati in the semifinal on Tuesday. 

Backed by a raucous crowd of 33,250, the USL side struck out in front with goals from Corben Bone in the first half and Austin Berry in the 62nd minute.

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The lower-division side appeared headed for a stunning upset, but their MLS opponents struck back with a quick-fire double to level proceedings. 

Gonzalo Veron scored in the 75th minute before Bradley Wright-Phillips followed that goal up with a tally of his own just three minutes later. 

And Wright-Phillips would notch his second in extra-time, deflating the crowd with a 101st-minute header to send the Red Bulls through. 

The Red Bulls will take on Sporting Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park on Sept. 20 in the Open Cup final. 

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