PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for the Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 win over Pumas UNAM at PPL Park on Saturday. Here’s a look at what he saw.
Young fans help out with the flag in the beginning of the match
Some young faces among the starting XI against Pumas UNAM
Jimmy McLaughlin clears a ball out of the back
Antonine Hoppenot had a number of nice runs
This friendly was not so friendly at times
Raymon Gaddis with a strong defensive game
Amobi Okugo waiting for the ball to come free
Roger Torres and David Cabarera battling for the ball
Juan Pablo Rodriguez heads the ball forward
Cristhian Hernandez was able to get a nice volley off inside the eighteen
Leo Fernandes looking to move the ball up while Cabarera closes in
Gaddis pushed forward for a little extra offense
Jeff Parke with another strong game in the back
Fernandes holds off Martin Fuentes for control of the ball
Chris Konopka plays aggressively with a nice punch save
Roger Torres tries to work his way through Pumas
Alejandro Palacios rises to cut off a dangerous cross
Michael Lahoud with a run out of the backfield
Greg Jordan had a strong game in the back
Brian Carroll had a great shot but couldn’t find the net
Aaron Wheeler fights Luis Fuentes for possession
The Sons of Ben celebrate Farfan’s goal
Sheanon Williams heads the ball out of danger
Sebastien Le Toux knocks a pass up the wing
Michael Farfan and Brian Carroll track a pass up to Wheeler
Wheeler ends up on the wrong side of this header
Both teams played hard up to the final whistle
To see more of Paul’s photos or to request other pictures go to his Flickr page.
Great pictures, Paul, when will you move into some NFL work?
Thanks Paul but I don’t think anyone will be knocking down my door.