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In a thrilling match played at Stade Saputo in Montreal, Quebec, Philadelphia Union defeated CF Montreal 2-1 in the 16th matchday of the Major League Soccer regular season. The match, officiated by Marcos de Oliveira (USA), was marked by intensity and questionable discipline from both teams.
The Union took the lead early with a goal from I. Vassilev in the 2nd minute, assisted by D. Jean Jacques. Montreal equalized before halftime thanks to a goal from G. Vrioni in the 45th minute. The second half was even more eventful, with an exchange of yellow cards for both teams. Finally, M. Uhre secured the victory for the Philadelphia Union in the 84th minute, assisted by J. Lukic.
Despite 60% possession for CF Montreal, Philadelphia Union was more effective in attack, with 4 shots on goal compared to Montreal’s 2. The home team had 12 shots in total, while the Union had 8. Montreal committed 17 fouls and received 4 yellow cards, while the Union committed 18 fouls and received 3 yellow cards. Philadelphia Union’s victory, despite lower possession and more fouls, reflects their effectiveness in the attacking third.
Substitutions philadelphia union: at minute 55 B. Damiani came in and C. Donovan went out., at minute 75 M. Uhre came in and T. Baribo went out., at minute 75 N. Harriel came in and I. Vassilev went out., at minute 88 J. Bueno came in and Q. Sullivan went out., at minute 88 J. Rafanello came in and J. Lukic went out.
Substitutions cf montreal: at minute 57 C. Clark came in and G. Vrioni went out., at minute 57 L. Petrasso came in and F. Herbers went out., at minute 83 K. Opoku came in and T. Pearce went out., at minute 83 V. Loturi came in and N. Saliba went out., at minute 88 S. Ibrahim came in and S. Piette went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
CF Montreal
Philadelphia Union
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