It was at the game, and there a couple of things that were clear. NYRB game plan was to be thugs and the referee let them. Here is a list of mistakes from the ref:
Missed elbow to Altidore Head
Handed out yellow cards for any questions about his calls but not for dangerous tackles.
Inconsistent in approach and lost control of the game.
Valquez goal disallowed did not ask for 10 yards and then apologized after for mistake.
Orsorio was either offside or fouled someone. Do not know which because ref made the wrong signal.

However, here is the real crime. By allowing a rugby game to take place at a football match the level of play was terrible. The league has got to let the good players play and display their skills. They need to hand yellow cards to players who try to beat up on top players. Anybody tuning in from Europe would say told you so MLS is an inferior league.

If the league does not take a stand on this then MLS will not attract new fans or grow their TV audience.