Philadelphia Union defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Wednesday night at DRV PNK Stadium. With the win, the Union remain in first place in the Eastern Conference with 36 points. In the first half, Union forward Mikael Uhre drew a foul in the penalty area in the 24th minute to set up a successful penalty kick by midfielder Daniel Gazdag. Goalkeeper Andre Blake then recorded a key save in the 42nd minute to help maintain a 1-0 Union lead entering halftime. Forward Cory Burke doubled the Union lead in the 66th minute on a header from the center of the box, assisted by Kai Wagner with a cross following a set piece situation. In the 82nd minute, Miami forward Gonzalo Higuain scored on a strike from outside the box to the top left corner of the net to cut the Union lead in half. Andre Blake registered two saves to earn his 600th career regular season save and help the Union secure three points.
The Union return home to Subaru Park to face the New England Revolution on Saturday, July 16th (7:30 p.m. ET / PHL17).
Inter Miami CF 1 – Philadelphia Union 2
DRV PNK Stadium (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
TODAY’S MATCH INFO
Referee:Â Marcos de Oliveira
Assistant Referees: Jose Da Silva, Kevin Klinger
Fourth Official:Â Silviu Petrescu
VAR:Â Â Malik Badawi
Ast. VAR:Â Craig Lowry
Weather: 85 degrees and partly sunny.
GOALS/ASSISTS
PHI – Daniel Gazdag (PK) 26’
PHI – Cory Burke (Wagner) 66’
MIA – Gonzalo Higuain (Mota) 82’
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
MIA – Bryce Duke (caution) 45+3’
PHI – Alejandro Bedoya (caution) 79’
MIA – Damion Lowe (caution) 88’
MIA – Ryan Sailor (caution) 90+6’
LINEUP
Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Stuart Findlay, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo; Jose Martinez, Leon Flach, Alejandro Bedoya, Daniel Gazdag (Paxten Aaronson 75’); Mikael Uhre (Julian Carranza 61’), Cory Burke (Quinn Sullivan 75’).
Substitutes not used: Matt Freese; Matt Real, Nathan Harriel, Brandan Craig, Jack McGlynn, Chris Donovan.
Inter Miami CF: Drake Callender; Damion Lowe, Aime Mabika (Ryan Sailor 46’), Chris McVey; DeAndre Yedlin, Gregore, Jean Mota (Victor Ulloa 83’), Robert Taylor (Indiana Vassilev 69’); Emerson Rodriguez (Gonzalo Higuain 60’), Leonardo Campana, Bryce Duke.
Substitutes not used: Clement Diop, Nick Marsman; Kieran Gibbs, Joevin Jones, Jairo Quinteros.
Team Notes
- Goalkeeper Andre Blake recorded two saves tonight, reaching the career milestone of 600 saves in MLS regular season play.
- Team captain Alejandro Bedoya made his 175th appearance for the Boys in Blue, tying Sebastien Le Toux for third in club history.
- Midfielder Daniel Gazdag converted a penalty kick, becoming the Union’s team leader with eight goals scored this season.
- Defender Kai Wagner recorded his ninth assist of the season and is now second in the MLS in assists.
- Forward Cory Burke scored on a header for his fourth goal of the season.
The Union return home to Subaru Park to face the New England Revolution on Saturday, July 16th (7:30 p.m. ET / PHL17).
