Philadelphia Union vs FC Cincinnati, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSPlayoff-bound Union shut out reeling FC Cincinnati
Daniel Gazdag had one goal and one assist to lift the host Philadelphia Union past reeling FC Cincinnati 2-0 on Sunday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Foul by José Martínez (Philadelphia Union).
- 5': Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 6': Dangerous play by Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati).
- 6': Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Attempt saved. Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Olivier Mbaizo.
- 10': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Caleb Stanko.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya.
- 11': Goal! Philadelphia Union 1, FC Cincinnati 0. Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Olivier Mbaizo following a corner.
- 13': Foul by Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati).
- 13': Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 16': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Tyler Blackett.
- 18': Offside, Philadelphia Union. Jack McGlynn tries a through ball, but Kacper Przybylko is caught offside.
- 19': Hand ball by Brandon Vázquez (FC Cincinnati).
- 20': Offside, Philadelphia Union. Daniel Gazdag tries a through ball, but Alejandro Bedoya is caught offside.
- 21': Brandon Vázquez (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Foul by Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union).
- 21': Attempt missed. Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Paxten Aaronson with a cross.
- 25': Attempt saved. Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jack McGlynn.
- 27': Foul by Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union).
- 27': Joseph-Claude Gyau (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Caleb Stanko (FC Cincinnati).
- 29': Attempt missed. Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jack McGlynn with a cross.
- 29': Attempt saved. Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Olivier Mbaizo.
- 30': Foul by Haris Medunjanin (FC Cincinnati).
- 30': Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Attempt blocked. José Martínez (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya.
- 34': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Álvaro Barreal.
- 35': Attempt missed. Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
- 36': Foul by Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union).
- 36': Álvaro Barreal (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 38': Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Daniel Gazdag following a fast break.
- 39': Brandon Vázquez (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union).
- 40': Attempt missed. Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 41': Foul by Álvaro Barreal (FC Cincinnati).
- 41': Paxten Aaronson (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Brenner (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Foul by Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union).
- 43': Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Jack Elliott.
- 44': Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Jack Elliott.
- 44': Foul by Geoff Cameron (FC Cincinnati).
- 44': Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Foul by Joseph-Claude Gyau (FC Cincinnati).
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Philadelphia Union 1, FC Cincinnati 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Philadelphia Union 1, FC Cincinnati 0.
- 45': Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Chris Duvall replaces Joseph-Claude Gyau.
- 47': Attempt missed. Brandon Vázquez (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Chris Duvall.
- 51': Attempt missed. Álvaro Barreal (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brandon Vázquez.
- 51': Foul by Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union).
- 51': Tyler Blackett (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Brandon Vázquez (FC Cincinnati).
- 53': Jakob Glesnes (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Foul by Caleb Stanko (FC Cincinnati).
- 53': Goal! Philadelphia Union 2, FC Cincinnati 0. Paxten Aaronson (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jack McGlynn.
- 55': Attempt missed. Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya.
- 57': Attempt missed. Kacper Przybylko (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Paxten Aaronson.
- 58': Foul by Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union).
- 58': Álvaro Barreal (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Attempt saved. Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 59': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Kenneth Vermeer.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 60': Attempt missed. Jack McGlynn (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kacper Przybylko following a corner.
- 62': Offside, Philadelphia Union. Kai Wagner tries a through ball, but Kacper Przybylko is caught offside.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Yuya Kubo (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Duvall.
- 63': Attempt saved. Álvaro Barreal (FC Cincinnati) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 67': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Tyler Blackett.
- 68': Attempt saved. José Martínez (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jack McGlynn.
- 70': Attempt missed. José Martínez (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Kacper Przybylko.
- 71': Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Isaac Atanga replaces Brenner.
- 71': Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Calvin Harris replaces Álvaro Barreal.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Calvin Harris (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tyler Blackett.
- 76': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Nathan Harriel replaces Olivier Mbaizo.
- 78': Calvin Harris (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 78': Foul by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union).
- 78': Corner, FC Cincinnati. Conceded by Kai Wagner.
- 80': Attempt missed. Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Kacper Przybylko.
- 80': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Cory Burke replaces Kacper Przybylko.
- 80': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Leon Flach replaces Jack McGlynn.
- 81': Foul by Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union).
- 81': Isaac Atanga (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Attempt saved. Brandon Vázquez (FC Cincinnati) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 83': Foul by Zico Bailey (FC Cincinnati).
- 83': Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 83': Attempt missed. Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kai Wagner with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 84': Substitution, FC Cincinnati. Kyle Scott replaces Yuya Kubo.
- 85': Calvin Harris (FC Cincinnati) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union).
- 90': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Quinn Sullivan replaces Daniel Gazdag.
- 90': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Jesús Bueno replaces Alejandro Bedoya.
- 90'+1': Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Brandon Vázquez (FC Cincinnati).
- 90'+2': Cory Burke (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Tyler Blackett (FC Cincinnati).
- 90'+2': Foul by Isaac Atanga (FC Cincinnati).
- 90'+2': Kai Wagner (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Philadelphia Union 2, FC Cincinnati 0.
- 0': Match ends, Philadelphia Union 2, FC Cincinnati 0.
Statistics
 CIN |
PHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 5 | Saves | 2 |
| 48.7 | Possession | 51.3 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 404 | Accurate Passes | 433 |
| 477 | Passes | 497 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 14 | Crosses | 24 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 68 | Long Balls | 49 |
| 44 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 15 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.3 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 22 | Effective Clearances | 6 |
| 22 | Clearances | 6 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Subaru Park
Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Attendance: 13,488
Venue: Subaru Park
Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Attendance: 13,488
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City FC | 3 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Nashville SC | 3 | +5 | 7 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Red Bull New York | 3 | -1 | 6 |
Line-Ups
Philadelphia Union (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Andre Blake (GK) |
| 3 | Jack Elliott |
| 5 | Jakob Glesnes |
| 27 | Kai Wagner |
| 15 | Olivier Mbaizo |
| 8 | José Andrés Martínez |
| 16 | Jack McGlynn |
| 11 | Alejandro Bedoya |
| 23 | Kacper Przybylko |
| 30 | Paxten Aaronson |
| 6 | Dániel Gazdag |
FC Cincinnati (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Kenneth Vermeer (GK) |
| 3 | Tyler Blackett |
| 12 | Geoff Cameron |
| 16 | Zico Bailey |
| 13 | Joseph-Claude Gyau |
| 33 | Caleb Stanko |
| 6 | Haris Medunjanin |
| 31 | Álvaro Barreal |
| 7 | Yuya Kubo |
| 9 | Brenner |
| 19 | Brandon Vázquez |
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