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CHESTER, PA –New England Revolution (17-4-10, 55 pts.) battled to 2-1 victory over Philadelphia Union (13-7-11, 46 pts.) on Saturday evening.
The match kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Subaru Park to a crowd of 20,000.
Starting XI versus Philadelphia Union II.
New England starting lineup: 4-3-3 | Matt Turner, Peyton Miller, Ethan Kohler, Josh Wynder, Ilay Feingold, Matt Polster, Jackson Yueill, Carles Gil (C), Daniel Gazdag, Luca Langoni, Dor Turgeman
New England substitutes:| Donovan Parisian, Mamadou Fofana, Tanner Beason, Griffin Yow, Cody Baker, Brooklyn Raines, Wilson Harris, Judah Siqueira, Diego Fagundez
Philadelphia Union starting lineup: 4-4-2 | Andre Blake (C), Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre, Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner, Indiana Vassilev, Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukic, Quinn Sullivan, Milan Iloksi, Bruno Damiani
Philadelphia Union substitutes:| Andrew Rick, Ben Bender, Ezekiel Alladoh, Japhet Sery Larsen, Malik Jakupovic, Geiner Martinez, Alejandro Bedoya, Jeremy Rafanello, Kellen LeBlanc, Agustin Anello
Starting XI versus Philadelphia Union. © Adrian Heinsohn-Roe.
Philadelphia opened the match on the front foot, immediately looking to advance the ball and apply pressure in New England’s midfield.
Frankie Westfield had the first chance of the match in the 2nd minute when his service into the area from the right flank struck the crossbar and went out for a throw-in.
Philadelphia threatened once more in the 8th minute when midfielder Quinn Sullivan elected for a long range effort that was deflected away for a throw-in.
Less than a minute later, Indiana Vassilev had an attempt from inside New England’s penalty area that was sent high over the bar.
The Union continued to threaten in the 10th minute when a free kick sent into the box by Kai Wanger was flicked onto Quinn Sullivan, whose close range effort struck Daniel Gazdag and then was cleared.
New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil looks to make a play in an MLS match versus Philadelphia Union. © Adrian Heinsohn-Roe.
New England generated its first attacking opportunities in the 12th, 13th, and 14th minutes, earning three consecutive corner kicks. However, each delivery into the penalty area was dealt with by Philadelphia Union defender Neil Pierre, who consistently rose to the occasion to clear the danger.
Philadelphia created its best opportunity of the half in the 21st minute when Milan Iloski slipped behind Revolution defender Josh Wynder and attempted to chip goalkeeper Matt Turner. The veteran shot-stopper reacted well, denying the effort and deflecting the ball out of play for a corner kick.
New England responded with two opportunities of its own in the 27th minute when an effort from Daniel Gazdag was punched away by Union goalkeeper Andre Blake. The rebound fell to Peyton Miller, whose follow-up attempt sailed high into the stands.
Less than a minute later, Philadelphia threatened once again when Milan Iloski unleashed an effort that narrowly missed the left post.
Players clash during an MLS match between New England & Philadelphia Union. © Adrian Heinsohn-Roe.
New England came agonizingly close to breaking the deadlock in the 32nd minute when Daniel Gazdag unleashed an effort toward goal that was met with a spectacular diving save by Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake, who got down low to deny the midfielder.
The Revolution threatened again in the 40th minute when forward Dor Turgeman attempted a clever flick toward goal, but his effort was comfortably collected by Blake.
After four minutes of first-half stoppage time, the referee blew the halftime whistle, sending the Revolution into the break with a 1-0 lead over Philadelphia Union.
Halftime between New England & Philadelphia Union.
New England emerged from the halftime break on the front foot, immediately looking to advance the ball and apply pressure in Philadelphia’s defensive third.
Despite the Revolution’s early pressure, Philadelphia generated the first opportunity of the second half in the 55th minute when midfielder Danley Jean Jacques unleashed a volleyed effort from outside the penalty area that sailed high into the stands.
New England came agonizingly close to doubling its advantage in the 57th minute when Revolution captain Carles Gil unleashed a curling left-footed effort toward goal. However, Philadelphia goalkeeper Andre Blake produced a spectacular diving save to deny the Spaniard, deflecting the ball out of play for a corner kick.
In the 61st minute, Philadelphia Union forward Bruno Damiani was issued a yellow card for dissent.
Just two minutes later, Union midfielder Jovan Lukić was also shown a yellow card following a studs-up challenge on Revolution midfielder Daniel Gazdag. Lukić was lucky to not be shown a red card.
Daniel Gazdag looks on during their match versus Philadelphia Union. © Adrian Heinsohn-Roe.
In the 65th minute, Revolution midfielder Jackson Yueill was issued a yellow card following a foul on Philadelphia Union midfielder Indiana Vassilev.
Three minutes later, Philadelphia Union interim head coach Ryan Richter made his first substitution of the match, introducing Agustín Anello in place of Indiana Vassilev.
New England threatened in the 70th minute when an effort by Luca Langoni was saved by goalkeeper Andre Blake.
In the 74th minute, Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović made his first change of the match by replacing Daniel Gazdag with Brooklyn Raines.
Philadelphia threatened in the 77th minute when a close range flick towards goal by Milan Iloski was claimed uncomfortably by goalkeeper Matt Turner.
In the 81st minute, Philadelphia Union interim head coach Ryan Richter made his second substitution of the match, introducing Malik Jakupovic in place of Nathan Harriel.
Philadelphia came agonizingly close to leveling the scoreline in the 85th minute when a cut-back pass found Malik Jakupovic inside New England’s penalty area. The substitute unleashed a close-range effort toward goal, but Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner reacted quickly to produce a crucial save and preserve his side’s narrow advantage.
Entering the 87th minute, New England was awarded a penalty kick after Revolution captain Carles Gil was brought down inside the penalty area by Philadelphia defender Neil Pierre.
Carles Gil converts the penalty
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Revolution captain Carles Gil stepped up to the penalty spot and confidently dispatched his effort past Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake, doubling New England’s advantage and extending the scoreline to 2-0.
Following the goal, Revolution head coach Marko Mitrović made two substitutions, introducing Wilson Harris and Mamadou Fofana in place of Dor Turgeman and Luca Langoni, respectively.
In the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time, Mitrović made two additional changes, bringing on Diego Fagúndez and Judah Siqueira in place of Carles Gil and Jackson Yueill, respectively.
New England had a massive chance to add to their lead in the ninth minute of stoppage time when midfielder Matt Polsters’ effort struck the crossbar.
Entering the twelfth minute of stoppage time, the Union pulled one back.
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Following a dangerous delivery into the penalty area, Philadelphia Union defender Neil Pierre rose highest to direct a header into the back of the net, pulling a goal back for the hosts and reducing New England’s advantage to 2-1.
After an extended period of 12 minutes of second-half stoppage time, the referee blew the final whistle, confirming a crucial 2-1 road victory for the New England Revolution over the Philadelphia Union.
New England Revolution Logo. Image Courtesy of New England Revolution.
Marko Mitrović and the New England Revolution (17-4-10, 55 pts.) return home to face Eastern Conference side Red Bull New York (11-6-14, 39 pts.). The match is set to kickoff at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, October 28th at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
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