Baribo prioritizes playoffs over MLS Golden Boot — Jerusalem Post
In the United States, Israeli DC United forward Tai Baribo, who has scored 14 goals in the current MLS season, said that the race for the league’s top scorer title is not his priority. As reported by the Jerusalem Post, the footballer believes Lionel Messi will win the Golden Boot award. Baribo himself is focused on his own scoring output and the team reaching the playoffs.
Defeat to Charlotte
In the match at Audi Field in Washington, DC United lost to Charlotte 1–2. Ashley Westwood scored for the visitors in the 22nd minute, while Allan Saint-Maximin scored in the 71st. Lucas Bartlett equalized for DC United in the 47th minute.
The Washington team registered 31 shots, 11 of them on target. Charlotte had 10 shots, seven of them on target. Late in the match, one of DC United’s shots, according to the publication, may have crossed the goal line, and a replay of the incident was shown on the stadium’s big screen. The goal was not awarded, and a subsequent review of the incident did not change the decision.
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Baribo called the moment unfortunate but stressed that the team must accept the defeat and prepare for the next match. According to him, DC United created many chances and played more strongly after the break, but better play does not always guarantee victory.
Israeli players in MLS
Two more Israeli footballers, Liel Abada and Idan Toklomati, started for Charlotte in the match in Washington. Baribo believes that the successful performances of Israeli players in MLS are opening the way for other footballers from Israel. He also positively assessed the level and pace of the championship.
The forward praised the support of DC United fans at Audi Field and noted that the team retains its belief in the possibility of reaching the playoffs.
