Chester, PA
July 16, 2022
The Union looked the stronger team against the New England Resolution, especially in the first half. In fact, the Revs’ keeper Dorde Petrovic made a number of fine saves, including a hard shot on target by the departing Stuart Findlay in the 8th minute. The first half was scoreless.
The crowd was quieted in the second half by the sharp goal scored by New England’s Gustavo Bou (assisted by Brandon Bye), that was so well placed that Philadelphia’s keeper, Andre Blake, could do little more than watch the missile land in the upper right quadrant of the goal.
The momentum changed decidedly at the 75th minute. Kai Wagner took a corner from the right side and lofted a perfectly placed ball at Mikael Uhre. Petrovic apparently thought he could intercept the kick and moved into traffic toward the ball. The result was a wide open left side of the New England goal. Uhre promptly headed the ball into the void, leveling the match score.
The final Philadelphia goal occurred four minutes later. Jack McGlynn passed the ball to Alejandro Bedoya, who headed the ball flat left to Dániel Gazdag close to the New England goal. The Revs Jonathan Bell retreated, but overshot Gazdag. Henry Kessler went back to help but visibly shoved Gazdag to the ground. A penalty kick was awarded, and Gazdag converted for the game winning goal.
Pictures of the game appear below:
Philadelphia’s Nathan Harriel following New England’s DeJuan Jones.
Philadelphia’s Gazdag moving with the ball in the first half.
The Revs’ Tommy McNamara eyeing the ball before a backward kick.
Bou’s shot was so sharp that Philadelphia’s Blake was able only to watch the goal.
Philadelphia’s Uhre heading the ball perfectly into the keeper-less goal
New England’s McNamara advocating against the PK, despite the visible shove by Kessler.
After the prior PK debate, Olivier Mbaizo encourages Gazdag to take the shot. Bedoya referees.
Gazdag’s PK is successfully converted.
The goal-makers exchange looks.
Jack McGlynn had a fine performance against New England.
Once Philadelphia had the lead, Bedoya slowed down play with Kessler defending.
