Match report: FC Cincinnati 2 2-1 Philadelphia Union II
Tim Jones with the updates from the Land of Union II
Tim Jones with the updates from the Land of Union II
Jeremy Rafanello’s hat trick allowed Union II to recover from an early two-goal deficit for a win at home.
Union II surrendered a two-goal halftime lead en route to a shootout loss.
Philadelphia Union II came back against New England Revolution II to take a 3-1 lead only to surrender three goals after the 74th minute allowing a comeback against the comeback and losing the match 4-3.
A short-handed Union II side brought back two points from south Florida Sunday evening, a result not inconsiderable given the wider circumstances.
Following the first team’s example, Union II secured a one goal victory in North Jersey behind a brace from Nelson Pierre.
In an otherwise even match, a moment of quality from MLS NEXT Pro’s current leading scorer created a chance for a teammate that sent Union II to defeat 1-0.
Toronto II got its first point of the season for the draw, but Union II got its fourth and fifth for the draw and the shootout win.
Philadelphia Union II earned its first points of the season with a second-half comeback win on Sunday evening against Chicago.
In a match that illustrated the importance of coordinated center back play, Union II lost to New England Revolution 5-1.
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