Philadelphia Union 1:0 Seattle Sounders — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Quinn Sullivan pulled the strings in midfield as Philadelphia Union edged out Seattle Sounders FC 1-0, a result that sets up nothing further in the immediate term. The home side did just enough in an MLS encounter where the scoreline flattered the efficiency rather than the overall balance of play.

The turning point arrived in the 31st minute when Milan Iloski finished from Francis Westfield's assist to give Philadelphia the lead, a goal that proved decisive against a Seattle side who had Hassani Dotson booked early on for a clumsy challenge in the 12th minute. Seattle dominated the second half territorially but could not find an equaliser.

Despite the defeat, Seattle controlled the contest statistically with 56% possession and seven shots to Philadelphia's 44% and 14 attempts, though the Union's xG of 1.29 dwarfed Seattle's 0.36 and they earned five corners to one — a clear case of the visitors outplaying the hosts without reward. Quinn Sullivan was the standout with a 7.6 rating from midfield, orchestrating play without a goal to his name. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Seattle and got this one wrong, as the live flow never truly swung the Sounders' way.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Philadelphia Union 1-0 Seattle Sounders FC (MLS).

Who scored?

Milan Iloski (31', assist Francis Westfield) for Philadelphia Union.

Was Philadelphia Union's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Philadelphia Union won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Yellow cards: Hassani Dotson (Seattle Sounders FC).

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