Philly Sports Jabronis
Report From Philadelphia Union
Harrison N.J. – The Philadelphia Union defeated the New York Red Bulls in the Quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup in a penalty shootout on Tuesday evening. After Conor Casey received a straight red card in the 40th minute for a foul on Conor Lade, the Union went down to 10 men. Despite being one less, the Union took the lead in the 56th minute with Eric Ayuk scoring from Vincent Nogueria´s assist. The Union withstood the strong offensive pressure from the Red Bulls until the fourth minute of added time when Lloyd Sam found the back of John McCarthy’s net. After both teams failed to score in extra time, the game went to penalties. Fernando Aristeguieta scored the final penalty to secure the victory for the visiting side. The Union return to action on July 26 to face D.C. United in RFK Stadium.
MATCH RECAP
New York Red Bulls 1, Philadelphia Union 1 (Penalties: New York Red Bulls 3, Philadelphia Union 4)
Red Bulls Arena
Harrison, N.J.
SCORING SUMMARY
PHI — Eric Ayuk (Vincent Nogueira, Sebastien Le Toux) 56´
NY— Lloyd Sam (Mike Grella) 90+4
PHI— Sheanon Williams (Penalty)
NY— Dax McCarty (Penalty)
PHI— Vincent Nogueira (Penalty)
NY— Mike Grella (Penalty)
PHI— Maurice Edu (Penalty)
NY— Sacha Kljestan (Penalty)
PHI— Fernando Aristeguieta (Penalty)
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY
PHI — Conor Casey 40´ (Red)
PHI— Fabinho 52´ (Yellow)
PHI— Vincent Noguiera 68´ (Yellow)
PHI— Fred 90+1´ (Yellow)
NY— Matt Miazga 118´ (Yellow)
MATCH DAY STATS
Box score: http://bit.ly/1COprLU
Stats: http://bit.ly/1IiIj7S
POST GAME AUDIO
Union head coach Jim Curtin: http://bit.ly/1TOVCyO
Union goal keeper John McCarthy: http://bit.ly/1LrUks5; http://bit.ly/1OljPJh
Union midfielder Vincent Nogueira: http://bit.ly/1Dt7XPN
Union forward Fernando Aristeguieta: http://bit.ly/1HHDD7V
Union defender Ray Gaddis: http://bit.ly/1GAvgaj
PHILADELPHIA UNION STARTING XI
John McCarthy, Fabinho, Ethan White, Maurice Edu, Raymon Gaddis, Sebastien Le Toux (Sheanon Williams 60´), Eric Ayuk Mbu (Fernando Aristeguieta 90`), Brian Carroll, Vincent Noguiera, Cristian Maidana (Fred 77´), Conor Casey
Unused subs: Trey Mitchell, Jimmy McLaughlin, Antoine Hoppenot, Zachary Pfeffer
NEW YORK RED BULLS STARTING XI
Luis Robles, Connor Lade, Matt Miazga, Damien Perrinelle (Manolo Sanchez 80´), Anthony Wallace, Felipe (Sal Zizzo 70´), Dax McCarty, Lloyd Sam, Sacha Kljestan, Anatole Abang (Mike Grella 65´), Bradley Wright-Phillips
Unused subs: Kyle Reynish, Roy Miller, Karl Ouimette, Sean Davis
OFFICIALS
Chris Penso (referee)
ATTENDANCE
9, 272
TEAM NOTES
- John McCarthy made nine saves
Q · The Red Bulls had 34 shots on goal while the Union had eight
- Tonight´s game was the Union´s second U.S. Open Cup game this season to end in penalties
- The Philadelphia Union return to action on July 26 to face D.C. United in RFK Stadium
