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MLS: Richie Marquez's late strike sends Philadelphia Union top

By PA Sport

Saturday 21 May 2016 14:56, UK

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Richie Marquez grabbed a 91st minute winner for Philadelphia Union against D.C. United

Richie Marquez scored in stoppage time as the Philadelphia Union snatched a 1-0 win over DC United on Friday night and moved to the top of the Eastern Conference.

The match appeared to be heading for a stalemate after Sebastian Le Toux wasted a great chance on the rebound for the Union in the 51st minute and United's Alvaro Saborio saw an overhead kick turned away by Andre Blake.

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In a look ahead to the New York derby on May 21, live on Sky, NYC FC midfielder Kwadwo Poku joined Red Bulls winger Lloyd Sam on a journey to Ghana

But after the 90 minutes were up, Le Toux crossed for Marquez to score his first MLS goal and steal the points.

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The win sees Philadelphia move above New York City at the top of the standings, one point clear and still with a game in hand.

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