Photo: Paul Rudderow

Anthony Fontana netted his second goal of the match deep in stoppage time as the Union edged 10 man New England Revolution 2-1. The goal was the second for the Union homegrown player, whose 74th minute goal opened the scoring on the night.

Up a man for close to half an hour, the Union were lucky to escape with all three points after Tajon Buchanan equalized in the 81st minute. But Fontana would have the last say – a brilliant finish from outside the box to win the game.

Player Ratings

Andre Blake – 6

Just one save on the night. Good positioning to force Kelyn Rowe to shoot wide just before the half with one of New England’s best chances. Not much he do about the goal from close range.

Ray Gaddis – 6

Quiet night on the right side for Gaddis. Good pass into Aaronson that led to Fontana’s opener.

Jakob Glesnes – 6

Glesnes is a fine player to have as a third center back. Was good on the ball and hit a number of really lovely diagonals on the night. Didn’t cover himself in glory on the New England goal. Looks a threat in the final third, decent header in the 30th minute just wide of the post.

Mark McKenzie – 6

Like Glesnes and Real, on the hook for the New England goal, stepping up and then getting beat. Also allowed Rowe to drift in behind for his chance right before halftime. Solid otherwise, four recoveries and five clearances.

Olivier Mbaizo –  5

New England gave Mbaizo plenty of room out on the left flank, but the youngster obviously doesn’t have confidence to drive to the end line on his weaker foot. Some good moments coming infield though, picked out Wooten early on with a great pass to open up the New England defense.

Jose Martinez – 6

Beaten too easily on the New England goal. Did well to cut in front of Pollster and force the referee’s hand to give a second yellow card. Led both teams with 14 recoveries.

Alejandro Bedoya – 6

Should have an assist when Przybylko scuffed his shot in the 58th minute. Typical, gritty performance from the captain operating down the right – consistent in possession, difficult to beat defensively.

Jamiro Monteiro – 6

Involved in most of the Union’s best moves. Great cross-field ball that led to Aaronson’s first half chance. Eight recoveries, including three in the offensive half. Still would have liked to see Monteiro stamp more of his mark on the match up a man for so long.

Brenden Aaronson – 6

Could have scored from a good opportunity in the 38th minute where he should have done better with his chance. Fantastic run to burst into the box and recycle his pass to Przybylko that led to Fontana’s opener.

Andrew Wooten – 3

Had an early shot and then disappeared. Found himself dropping too deep to get involved, only completed two passes in the final third How much off the pace must Michee Ngalina be if he can’t get a few minutes over Wooten?

Kacper Przybylko – 5

Should have scored in the 58th minute when he missed a wide open net from 5 yards. Some good moments – great cushioned header to play in Aaronson in the 38th minute and did well to keep the play alive for Fontana’s opener.

Subs

Matt Real – 3

Poor tackle as Tajon Buchanan ghosted in to score New England’s goal.

Anthony Fontana – 9

Pure impact. Two goals including a stoppage time game winner from outside the box. Both goals were very well taken – a cool chip for the opener and an absolute smash for the winner.

Jack DeVries – n/a

Late cameo.

Player of the Match – Anthony Fontana

Just click over and watch the winner one more time.

Geiger Counter

Guido Gonzales Jr. – 2

Poor night for the referee in which he was inconsistent for much of the match. Hard to argue with Pollster’s two yellow cards from the New England perspective. Allowed the visitors to waste time with little repercussion for much of the match.