Philadelphia Union secured a 1-0 victory over FC Cincinnati on Saturday at TQL Stadium in MLS Regular Season 2025 action.
The match began with chances at both ends, as Nick Hagglund tested the Union defense in the 4', while Quinn Sullivan and Milan Iloski had shots blocked for Philadelphia in the 10'. Hagglund forced a save in the 16', and Tai Baribo missed wide in the 29' as the first half remained scoreless despite multiple corner kicks from both sides.
Philadelphia broke through in the 49' when Bruno Damiani headed home from the center of the box, with Milan Iloski providing the assist and Jovan Lukic earning the secondary assist. The match turned decisively in the 60' when Olwethu Makhanya was sent off for a second yellow card, leaving the Union to defend with ten men.
Cincinnati pressed for an equalizer with a flurry of corners and shots, but the Union goalkeeper made crucial saves at the 62', 64', and beyond. Despite Cincinnati's late siege, including corners in the 69', 71', 72', 82', and 90+4', Philadelphia's defense held firm to secure all three points.
Goal: B. Damiani vs. CIN, 49'
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