Philadelphia Union beat New York City in the MLS by 2-1 at the Subaru Park in a highly exciting, intense, and overall unusual match.
Mikael Uhre broke the deadlock with a goal that put Union in front after eight minutes.
PHILLY TAKES AN EARLY LEAD! 😤
Uhre with the finish for @PhilaUnion 💪 pic.twitter.com/ofuminpFZj
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In the 16th minute, Union could have gone further up, but City goalkeeper Sean Johnson pulled a superb point-blank save.
Sean Johnson with a MASSIVE save for @NYCFC 😲 pic.twitter.com/RgUozx81fm
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In the 78th minute, a scuffle broke out, eventually resulting in referee Armando Villarreal deciding to show the red card to Union physio, Paul Rushing.
Things are heating up between NYCFC and Philadelphia Union pic.twitter.com/HcNie0QnHA
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Philadelphia Union’s trainer was shown a red card pic.twitter.com/7MjCKDv3PB
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With just over a minute of the 90 remaining on the clock, City got what they believed would be a point-saving equalizer as Valentin Castellanos converted from the spot.
😤 @NYCFC equalizes in the 89th minute! 💪 pic.twitter.com/0Bpz29Y2kp
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But as it turned out, it was Union who had the final word.
WOOOOOOWWWW 🤯@PhilaUnion scores in the 96th minute to take back the lead! 😱 pic.twitter.com/zta6g6GI8s
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 27, 2022
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