Published • loading... • Updated
Damiani Has 3 Goals, Sullivan Has 3 Assists, Union Beat Cincinnati 5-0 to Extend Unbeaten Streak
Bruno Damiani added two second-half goals and Philadelphia outshot Cincinnati 19-1 after a straight red card left the visitors with 10 men.
- On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Union defeated FC Cincinnati 5-0 at Subaru Park, extending their unbeaten streak since the World Cup break. Bruno Damiani secured his first MLS hat trick in the dominant victory.
- Playing shorthanded after defensive midfielder Obinna Nwobodo received a straight red card in the 16th minute following a video review, Cincinnati struggled defensively throughout. This early dismissal forced the team to play a man down for the remainder.
- Philadelphia recorded 64.7% possession while outshooting Cincinnati 19-1, controlling the match. Cavan Sullivan provided three assists to support Damiani's scoring, with Quinn Sullivan and Milan Iloski adding penalty-kick goals.
- Dropping to seventh place in the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference, Cincinnati faces additional challenges with Nwobodo and Evander suspended for Saturday's match against Charlotte at TQL Stadium.
- Head coach Pat Noonan said, "Mentality can be a lot better," following the defeat. The team aims to recover from their two-game losing streak against Charlotte this weekend.
Insights by Ground AI
26 Articles
26 Articles
Quinn and Cavan Sullivan were great, but Bruno Damiani’s hat trick mattered most in the Union’s latest win
Nothing has held this team back more this year than a lack of goals from its top strikers. Did Damiani's big game against Cincinnati unlock him, or will it end up as another mirage?
·Philadelphia, United States
Read Full Article
The Toronto Star+13 Reposted by 13 other sources
Damiani has 3 goals, Sullivan has 3 assists, Union beat Cincinnati 5-0 to extend unbeaten streak
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Bruno Damiani secured his first hat trick in MLS, Cavan Sullivan extended his goal-contribution streak to six games, and the Philadelphia Union beat 10-man FC Cincinnati 5-0 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten since the World…
·Toronto, Canada
Read Full Article
Philadelphia 5, Cincinnati 0
Cincinnati00—0Philadelphia23—5
·Pennsylvania, United States
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources26
Leaning Left6Leaning Right1Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Center
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
63% Center
L 32%
C 63%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
