The rain held off on Sunday, March 16th as the Philadelphia Union hosted Nashville FC. The game started with the traditional “Banging of the Drum”, but what made this night special was the appearance of Joey Chestnut and Dollar Dog night. Andre Blake was honored by the Union for his 300th game, a new club record, which he earned on March 8th while at Gillette Stadium.
The game between the Union and Nashville, refereed by Pierre-Luc Lauziere, was unbalanced in the calls made against the Union and for Nashville. With a PK not awarded to the Union along with yellow cards being issued to Kai Wagner and Bruno Damiani, the fans were becoming more and more upset with the referring of the game. Olwethu Makhanya was shown a straight red card after he threw the ball towards the head of a Nashville player. During the second half when a PK was issued to Hana Muktar following a collision with Jacob Glesnes, hot dogs and beer rained down from the stands. At the final whistle, what remained of the crowd booed the officiating staff as they left the field.
The Chick-fil-a family of the night enjoyed a visit by Phang while “Hot dogs from Heaven” came down from the rafters.
After banging the Big Drum to kick-off the night, Joey Chestnut, 16 time Nathan’s Hot Dog Champion, downs a hot dog.
Under pressure from Andy Najar and Ahmed Qasem, Jovan Lukic works to keep possession of the ball.
Quinn Sullivan and Walker Zimmerman head down the line towards the Union’s scoring half of the field.
Nashville celebrates their first goal of the night. They would find the back of the net 2 more times that night, winning 3-1.
Tai Baribo keeps the ball from Edvard Tagseth while heading towards the goal.
A classic image of Kia Wagner crossing a ball into the box.
Alejandro Bedoya celebrates the goal scored by Jovan Lukic in the first half.
Walker Zimmerman reacts to the play between Quinn Sullivan and Andy Najar.
Referee, Pierre-Luc Lauziere, issues a yellow card to Patrick Yazbek for a foul on Mikeal Uhre.
As Hany Muktar heads down the sideline, Jovan Lukic lunges to win the ball.
Danley Jean Jacques and Sam Surridge both go up for a header late in the second half.
Frankie Westfield works to keep the ball while under pressure from Sam Surridge.
Indiana Vassilev and Hany Muktar are both determined to win the ball.
Indiana Vassilev shields the ball from Hany Mukhtar late in the second half of the game.
Bruno Damiani gets his foot on the ball before taking Alex Muyl down outside the box.
Bruno Damiani fights to get to the ball after a header as Gastón Brugman has his hands pressing on his neck and shoulder.
Hot dogs and beverages rained down from the stands after a call for a PK is given to Nashville FC.
Nashville players celebrate the PK taken by Hany Muktar.
The Philadelphia Union’s next game is this Saturday, March 22 at Subaru Park. The game starts at 7:30 against St. Louis Soccer FC.
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