CJ Olney converts late to seal three points for Union II

Philadelphia Union II defeated Atlanta United II 2-1 after a late winner from midfielder CJ Olney at Subaru Park on Sunday.

Union II made it two wins in a row after beating 4-3 NYCFC II last week. Against Atlanta United II, midfielders Cavan Sullivan and CJ Olney completed the come-from-behind win in the final 15 minutes of the game.

Union II midfielder Nicholas Pariano conceded a foul in the penalty area to Atlanta United II. Atlanta United II midfielder Nick Firmino converted the penalty in the 43rd minute.

Forward Edward Davis tapped the ball back to Sullivan for his equalizer in the 78th minute. Sullivan’s left foot smashed the ball into the post and in the back of the net. 

Olney’s goal came in the 95th minute with a volley from inside the penalty area after a rebound from Atlanta United II defender Ramzi Qawasmy.

Both teams recorded 21 fouls, with two yellow cards shown for Union II forward José Riasco in the 70th minute and Atlanta United II goalkeeper Jayden Hibbert in the 92nd minute.

Union II is currently at the top of the league. Cincinnati 2 lost to NYCFC II earlier today, leaving Union II in first place by one point.

Union II will travel to SeatGeek Stadium to play Chicago Fire FC II in the final game of the regular season on Sunday, October 6, at 1 p.m.

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Philadelphia Union II: Andrew Rick; Frankie Westfield, Olwethu Makhanya, Neil Pierre, Jamir Berdecio; Nicholas Pariano (Gavin Wetzel 80’), CJ Olney Jr., Cavan Sullivan (Leandro Soria 90’), Giovanny Sequera (Kellan LeBlanc 90’); Sal Olivas (José Riasco 63’), Edward Davis (Kyle Tucker 80’).

Substitutes not used: Randy Meneses, Carlos Rojas, Mike Sheridan, Jamir Johnson

Atlanta United 2: Jayden Hibbert; Dominik Chong Qui, Kaiden Moore, Efrain Morales Ramzi Qawasmy; Adyn Torres, Nick Firmino, Javier Armas; AJ Gordon (Alan Carleton 68’), Rodrigo Neri (Karim Tmimi 68’), Cooper Sanchez (Matías Gallardo 68’).

Substitutes not used: Ethan Dudley, Noble Okello, Jacob Williams, John Berner.