1 – 3
“Cavan Sullivan doubles Philadelphia's lead just after halftime, capitalizing on a spell of pressure that saw two blocked efforts moments before.”
Pivotal“Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting gives New York a lifeline with a well-taken finish after a spell of sustained pressure including two blocked shots from Philadelphia.”
New York RB
Philadelphia Union
Outstanding performance
Philadelphia Union•DefenderPhiladelphia Union turned a cagey opening into a statement road win, riding early control through Milan Iloski's 20th-minute strike before exploding for two more goals in a five-minute second-half spell. New York RB actually dominated the underlying numbers - 58% possession and 444 passes to Philadelphia's 314 - but were picked apart on the counter, managing just 4 shots on target from 11 attempts while conceding on Philadelphia's clinical edge in front of goal. Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre punished defensive lapses either side of the hour mark to put the game out of reach, and though Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting's introduction sparked a late consolation goal, the damage was already done. For Philadelphia, the result is a timely confidence boost amid what the pre-match context suggests is a fierce title race, while New York will be left to stew on a match where they controlled territory but lacked the cutting edge to match their opponent's ruthlessness in the final third.
How entertaining was this match?
Yellow card issued.
Offside.
Ezekiel Alladoh is on, and Danley Jean Jacques is off.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Offside.
Jesus Bueno is substituted for Cavan Sullivan.
Agustin Anello replaces Bruno Damiani.
Ronald DonkorYellow CardYellow card issued to Ronald Donkor.
Shot by Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting with his right foot results in a goal.
assist: Mohammed Sofo
Goal! Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scores to make it 1-3, assisted by Mohammed Sofo.
Quinn Sullivan takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Cavan Sullivan takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Substitution: Mohammed Sofo comes on for Emil Forsberg.
Cameron Harper replaces Cade Cowell.
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty comes on for Matthew Dos Santos.
Cavan Sullivan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Goal! Neil Pierre scores with an assist from Bruno Damiani. The score is now 0-3.
Neil PierreNeil Pierre takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Bruno Damiani takes a shot with another body part, but it misses.
Quinn Sullivan is substituted for Indiana Vassilev.
Corner awarded.
Milan Iloski takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Danley Jean Jacques takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Cavan SullivanCavan Sullivan scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Danley Jean Jacques
Goal! Cavan Sullivan scores, making it 0-2, assisted by Danley Jean Jacques.
Bruno Damiani takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Bruno Damiani's left-footed shot is blocked.
Adri Mehmeti takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Julian Hall takes a shot with his right foot, but it hits the post.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is substituted off for Jorge Ruvalcaba.
Milan Iloski takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Milan Iloski takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Milan Iloski takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
First half ends with the score at 0-1.
Milan Iloski takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Julian Hall takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Jorge Ruvalcaba takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Julian Hall takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Nathan Harriel takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Ronald Donkor takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Cade Cowell takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Milan Iloski takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Milan Iloski takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Milan IloskiGoal! Milan Iloski scores with a right-footed shot.
Goal! Milan Iloski scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Indiana Vassilev.
Indiana Vassilev takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Indiana Vassilev takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Adri Mehmeti takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Julian Hall takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Kick-off! The referee is Drew Fischer.
New York Red Bulls host a surging Philadelphia Union side unbeaten in six as both clubs lean on emerging young talent. With Philadelphia dominating the recent head-to-head and New York looking to close out a home stretch on a high, this I-95 rivalry clash carries plenty of intrigue despite mid-table standings.
