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Game Thread: Philadelphia Union 3 vs CF Monterrey 0, Final

Live game updates from the Union’s third place game in the 2023 Leagues Cup.

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Photo by Carl Gulbish

Game Updates

90′ – UNION Debut! Baribo makes his first appearance, replacing Uhre. Torres also enters the game for Gazdag. Moments later, the referee signals the end of the match. The Union clinch a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup!

88′ – Monterrey attempts a shot on goal, but it sails wide.

80′ – Glesnes is down. Medical staff is on the pitch to look at him. Meanwhile, Harriel receives instructions on the sidelines.

75′ – Monterrey makes another substitution, their last for the match.

69′ – The Union earn their 7th corner, taken by Wagner. The initial ball is defended, but after a couple of attempts, Bedoya finds the net, extending the lead to 3-0.

65′ – The Union make a double substitution: Bedoya and Donovan come on for Bueno and Sullivan. After a VAR check, the on-field decision stands.

63′ – Wagner’s shot hits the post, but Sullivan capitalizes on the rebound. However, the goal is flagged for offside. The decision is under VAR review.

50′ – Sullivan narrowly misses a chance to increase the lead, failing to connect with a cross.

48′ – Bueno commits a foul near the penalty area. Monterrey’s free-kick goes wide, resulting in a goal kick.

46′ – The second half begins with Monterrey making a substitution: Romo replaces González.

HALFTIME

45+3′ – The referee signals for halftime shortly after the restart.

45+2′ – Monterrey’s goalkeeper denies the Union from a corner. Moments later, Uhre scores, making it 2-0 for the Union.

45+1′ – Three minutes of added time announced. The Union nearly capitalize on a Monterrey mistake, but Uhre’s shot is delayed.

43′ – Wagner delivers a precise cross to Gazdag, but the resulting header goes wide.

40′ – The Union earn another corner. Wagner’s delivery finds a teammate, but the header is saved.

38′ – Sullivan’s cross from the right misses its target, resulting in a Monterrey throw-in.

36′ – The Union’s corner is cleared, as is the follow-up attempt.

27′ – Play halts after a collision. Replays show Uhre making contact with a Monterrey player’s face.

17′ – The Union’s first corner is easily caught by Monterrey’s goalkeeper.

9′ – Monterrey’s Parra receives a yellow card for a late challenge on Bueno.

7′ – Play resumes with a free kick taken by Blake.

5′ – The game pauses as Martinez receives medical attention after a ball strikes his face.

1′- The third-place match kicks off in Chester. The Union, donning dark blue, defend the River End. Within the first 30 seconds, the Union score the opening goal!

Starting Lineups

Philadelphia Union

CF Monterrey

How to Watch

Where: Subaru Park; Chester
When: 6:09 p.m.; Saturday, August 19th
Streaming: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic

Officials

Referee: Juan Calderón
Ast. Referee 1: William Arrieta
Ast. Referee 2: Henry Antonio Pupiro
Fourth official: Ricardo Montero
VAR: Daneion Parchment
Ast. VAR: Ismael Cornejo
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Sean Sullivan is an Associate Editor for Philadelphia Soccer Now/Brotherly Game, where he has spent the past few years covering game day events for the Philadelphia Union. In his day job, he oversees creative and studio production for a corporate event streaming company based in the Philadelphia region.

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