May 7, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – Philadelphia Union II News Release
CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union II took on Inter Miami CF II at DRV PNK Stadium on Saturday night, winning 2-1. With the victory, Union II are now in third place in the Eastern Conference with 12 points. Inter Miami CF II opened scoring in the tenth minute with a Kobi Thomas goal from the center of the box to the center of the goal. Nelson Pierre responded in first-half stoppage time, scoring on a right footed strike to the bottom right corner of the goal to even the score at 1-1, recording his first professional goal for Union II. Union II began second-half play with a second Nelson Pierre goal on a shot from very close range to take the lead. Goalkeeper Brooks Thompson recorded seven saves to help Union II secure all three points.
Union II are back at home where they will play Orlando City B on Monday, May 16th (7:00 p.m. ET / MLSNEXTPro.com).
Inter Miami CF II (1) – Philadelphia Union II (2)
DRV PNK Stadium (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Saturday, May 7, 2022
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MATCH SUMMARY
TEAM STATISTICS
TODAY’S MATCH INFO
Referee: Alejo Calume
Assistant Referees: Diego Lucio, Corey Wilt
Fourth Official: John Ocampo
Weather: 84 degrees and partly cloudy.
GOALS/ASSISTS
MIA – Kobi Thomas (unassisted) 10′
PHI – Nelson Pierre (Stojanovic) 45+1′
PHI – Nelson Pierre (unassisted) 50′
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
PHI – Francis Westfield (caution) 44′
MIA – Harvey Neville (caution) 59′
PHI – Ian Abbey (caution) 74′
PHI – Carlos Paternina (caution) 89′
Lineup
Philadelphia Union II: Brooks Thompson; Anthony Sorenson, Brandan Craig, Nathan Nkanji, Francis Westfield (Jackson Gilman 57′); Cole Tuner, Bajung Darboe (Carlos Paternina 81′), Boubacar Diallo (Juan Perdomo 62′); Jack Jasinski (Chris Donovan 62′); Nelson Pierre ( Ian Abbey 62′), Stefan Stojanovic.
Substitutes not used: Damian Alguera; Jose Riasco, Maike Villero.
Inter Miami CF II: Andre Zuluaga-Silva; Romeo Beckham, Harvey Neville, Ethan…
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