In a performance reminiscent of their late collapse against Kansas City, the Union had little possession or passing success. But the introduction of CJ Sapong changed the energy of the match and Philly rediscovered their counterattacking chops in a strong second half.
The Union did just enough on Sunday night to claim a crucial second victory of the season at home over DC United
Philadelphia Union had a chance to take the lead in Vancouver, but it was Vancouver that converted their first real chance and went on to dominate the rest of the match.
Only one team could muster the necessary moment of quality on Saturday to walk away with three points. It wasn’t the Union.
A sucker punch goal pulled the rug from under Philadelphia Union Saturday, and the remaining 69 minutes were as ugly as it gets.
After another second half let down, the entire team, not specific individuals need to raise their hand and accept a share of the blame for Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Revolution.
On Thursday night at Yankee Stadium, it looked as if NYCFC would control the match wire to wire, but the Union’s late game adjustments saw them snatch a late equalizer and an important road point.
Vincent Nogueira powered the midfield before scoring the stoppage time gamewinner.
An ugly yet organized 90 minute performance was almost enough for the Union to earn their first win of the season. Then it all fell apart in stoppage time.
The Union’s 1-0 loss was a failure at all levels. Changes must be made to shake the life back into Philadelphia’s 2015 season before things can get worse.
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