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Reggae Boyz's Union advance

Published:Sunday | November 21, 2021 | 12:16 AM
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Philadelphia Union's goalkeeper Andre Blake(centre) leaps to catch the ball during the first half of a MLS play-off soccer match against the New York Red Bulls last night in Chester, Pa.
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Philadelphia Union's goalkeeper Andre Blake(centre) leaps to catch the ball during the first half of a MLS play-off soccer match against the New York Red Bulls last night in Chester, Pa.
Philadelphia Union's Alvas Powell, left, shields the ball from New York Red Bulls' Omir Fernandez, right, during the first half of a MLS play-off soccer match on Saturday in Chester, Pa.
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Philadelphia Union's Alvas Powell, left, shields the ball from New York Red Bulls' Omir Fernandez, right, during the first half of a MLS play-off soccer match on Saturday in Chester, Pa.
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CHESTER, Pa. (AP):

Jakob Glesnes scored from distance in the 123rd minute and the Philadelphia Union, with Reggae Boyz Andre Blake, Alvas Powell and Cory Burke, beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in a match that ended a short while ago on Saturday night, in the opening match of the MLS play-offs.

The goal helped Philadelphia beat the Red Bulls in the opening round for the second time in three years - both in extra time.

Philadelphia (15-8-12), the No. 2 seed, were without midfielder Jamiro Monteiro and right back Olivier Mbaizo after being placed into the league’s health and safety protocols.

New York (13-13-9), who earned the East’s final play-off spot after closing the season with a 7-1-4 run, were making their 12th consecutive play-off appearance.

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