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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The list of impressive games for Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth continues to grow after a strong performance against New York Red Bulls on Friday.<\/p>\n

Shuttleworth collected his second five-save performance of the early season as New England picked up its first win of 2016, 1-0, over their Eastern Conference rivals. And even better for the Revs was that three of those stops came after Diego Fagundez put the home side ahead in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n

It took less than a minute for Shuttleworth to be tested as Karl Ouimette played a long ball to the defending MLS Golden Boot winner Bradley Wright-Phillips but his shot was handled easily by the 28-year old keeper.<\/p>\n

A collision in the 8th minute forced Shuttleworth to get some treatment to a cut over his right eye but he was able to stay in the game. He was tested just over 10 minutes later. <\/p>\n

Mike Grella\u2019s cross was deflected to the feet of Wright-Phillips near the top of the six but his shot was blocked by Jose Goncalves. The rebound forced the ball to the far post, sitting nicely for a charging Sal Zizzo, who ripped a low shot to the near post but Shuttleworth was quick to get down to the turf and parry the ball over the end line for a corner.<\/p>\n

Shuttleworth, who had 13 saves on the season entering the match and the MLSSoccer.com<\/em>\u00a0“Save of the Week” for his diving stop of NYCFC superstar David Villa last Saturday, came up with three big saves in the second.<\/p>\n

In the 60th minute, New York midfielder Felipe sent a long ball over the top of New England\u2019s center backs. Wright-Phillips was able to race a step ahead of Goncalves and Andrew Farrell but as he was jockeying with the Revolution captain, Shuttleworth charged off his line and made a sliding stop right at the penalty spot to clear the danger.<\/p>\n

\u201cTonight was great from Bobby,\u201d Revolution head coach Jay Heaps said. \u201cI love when Bobby makes a save when the game is [close]. Bobby makes great saves throughout the course of the season. But we\u2019re really looking for Bobby to make those saves when it\u2019s tied or we\u2019re up 1-0 to preserve the three points or preserve a heavy draw on the road or something like that.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s where I think his maturity is really getting better. He\u2019s starting to make those saves in key games, in key moments to help us win. And that really was the difference tonight I thought Bobby making those saves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Three minutes later, Grella weaved his way through a trio of New England defenders to set up a shot from a step inside the area but his big was easily collected by Shuttleworth.<\/p>\n

Shuttleworth\u2019s final – and arguably most impressive save – came in the 81st minute with the 10-men Red Bulls pushing for an equalizer after Felipe\u2019s red card in the 61st minute. <\/p>\n

New York sub Sean Davis whipped in an out-swinging corner kick that midfielder Dax McCarty rose up and got a head to at the front post. McCarty\u2019s header found the outstretched right boot of Wright-Phillips inside the six-yard box and after a touch to bring it square, Wright-Phillips tried to rifle it into the back of the net but Shuttleworth came across the face of goal, closed down perfectly and made the stop.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s dangerous and scores a lot of goals,\u201d Shuttleworth said of Wright-Phillips. \u201cWe went over a lot of tape and were told that we\u2019ve got to be very wary of him and I think we did a great job tonight.”<\/p>\n

Although it was the second shutout for New England this season, it was the first win of the 2016 campaign.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s big,\u201d Shuttleworth added. \u201cWe\u2019ve talked a lot about once we score a goal being able to dig in and get a result and holding that lead. That\u2019s exactly what we did tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now through two games at Gillette Stadium and over 180 minutes of soccer, New England has yet to concede a goal.<\/p>\n

\u201cJay talks about it all the time: we\u2019ve got to make this place a fortress,\u201d Shuttleworth said. \u201cTo be honest, the DC game we dropped points there. This is a big win for us and a stepping stone for us moving forward. It\u2019s a long season but we have to continue to put in efforts like we did in the second half.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shuttleworth and New England will look to extend the home shutout streak when they host Toronto FC on Saturday, April 9th at 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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