Chester, PA
June 23, 2021
While the West Coast experienced record high temperatures, Subaru Park was temperate for the Philadelphia Union’s midweek home game against the Columbus Crew.
An early strike by Philadelphia’s Jamiro Monteiro at the 24th minute was all it took for the Union to gain three points and for Andre Blake to earn another clean sheet.
Philadelphia reverted to defensive mode in the second half to preserve the one-goal lead, as evinced by its mere 38% of possession.
For those who dislike VAR, it may well have preserved the victory for Philadelphia. Matt Real subbed in for Jack McGlynn at the 58th minute. A mere five minutes later, Real was shown red for a tackle that first struck the ball and then caused the Crew to tumble. After review, the card was changed from red to yellow.
Jack Elliott passing back after foreclosing the Crew’s Gyasi Zardes.
Philadelphia’s Andre Blake in the first half, flanked by Elliott and Jakob Glesnes.
Jamiro Monteiro scored the lone goal early, through the legs of Jonathan Mensah and past keeper Eloy Room.
Philadelphia’s Glesnes covering the Crew’s Zardes.
Columbus’s Derrick Etienne bringing the ball down by himself.
Kacper Przybylko is held by Columbus’s Sebastian Berhalter and watched by Alexandru Irinel Matan.
Philadelphia’s Olivier Mbaizo nudges Columbus’s Milton Valenzuela near the Columbus goal.
Philadelphia’s Sergio Santos watches Vito Wormgoor’s header.
Zardes reaches skyward to head the ball above the madding crowd.
Wormgoor followed by Philadelphia’s Leon Flach.
The Union’s youngster, Quinn Sullivan, shows some speed as he moves toward the Columbus goal.
