PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Tuesday afternoon’s US Open Cup quarterfinal as the Union defeated the New York Red Bulls 4 -3 in penalty kicks after being tied 1-1 after regulation and extra time. Here’s a look at what he saw.

The Union sent up bus loads of fans to Red Bull Arena…

…and I do mean bus loads. They were briefed in groups by RBA staff before being allowed to their seats.

Maurice Edu avoids the sliding Dax McCarty

Ray Gaddis works the ball up the flank

Sebastien Le Toux tries to shake off Connor Lade

John McCarthy frustrating the Red Bulls and their fans

Conor Casey cuts back on Damien Perrinelle

Cristian Maidana flicks up to Sebastien Le Toux

Chaco leaves Perrinelle behind

With the Union down to ten men, Vincent Nogueira lays a soft pass across the goal mouth…

…and Eric Ayuk deposits it into the back of the net

Celebration, Ayuk style

Sheanon Williams gets a face full of elbow from Sal Zizzo

Fabinho takes the ball off the feet of Manolo Sanchez

Nogs puts the moves on Sanchez

Fred moving through the midfield

Ethan White slows down Lloyd Sam

McCarthy cannot get his hands on the ball before Bradley Wright-Phillips pokes it free

Brian Carroll out touches Mike Grella

McCarthy was kept busy all game

Fernando Aristeguieta knocks heads with Matt Miazga

Miazga doesn’t know it yet but he’s about to get his pocket picked by Aristeguita

Lade had no defense for Fabinho and his flying crane move

McCarthy continued to make saves during the extra time periods

Referee Chris Penso must have been getting bonus money per cards given

Nogs with the perfect placement during the penalty kick shootout

After nailing the winning penalty kick, Aristeguieta and McCathy started the celebration

The Union piled on McCarthy after the win

Applauding the fans for coming up for the game

For more photos, check out Paul’s Flickr page and feel free to leave comments.