MLS: Philadelphia move above New England after comfortable win
Monday 3 July 2017 09:44, UK
The Philadelphia Union moved up to eighth in the MLS Eastern Conference after easing to a 3-0 victory over fellow strugglers the New England Revolution.
CJ Sapong's cross hit a hand in the area and the forward made no mistake from the resulting penalty as he blasted his spot-kick into the roof of the net to put the Union in front after only four minutes.
They doubled their lead three minutes after the restart when Ilsinho finished first-time from a tight angle after being put through by Fafa Picault, while the hosts wrapped up a comfortable win in the 78th minute as Roland Alberg's first touch, a 30-yard effort, rocketed into the top corner.
Philadelphia have now claimed back-to-back league wins, having defeated DC United last time out, as they moved above New England in the standings. The Revolution lie second bottom after a third successive loss.
