Union Offense Sparks to Life in 6-2 Away Rout of Toronto
by Joey Samuel on May 28, 2011 3:24 PM EDT
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The Philadelphia Union's offensive struggles were brought to a decisive end as they romped to a 6-2 away win against Toronto FC at BMO Field. Three goals were scored in the first half alone, more than the Union had scored in any game previously this year.
Midfielder Justin Mapp and forward Danny Mwanga each bagged braces. Gabriel Farfan scored the first goal of the game and Kyle Nakazawa added one as well. Both of Toronto's goals were scored by Maicon Santos early in the second half.
The Union had been struggling mightily to score goals entering the game, only just recently managing to score 2 goals in the same game against the Chicago Fire last week. But Farfan's goal in the first minute was enough to set the Union on their way. Toronto entered the second half with renewed motivation despite trailing 3-0 and Santos cut it to 3-2 with two goals. Their optimism was ended though when Mapp scored a goal of the highest quality to make it 4-2. Mwanga's two late goals sealed the deal.
The win gave the Union sole possession of first place with 20 points from 11 games. They return to the field next week as they travel to Dick's Sporting Goods Park to take on the defending champion Colorado Rapids.
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I think there’s a replay on at 6 PM EST on TCN.
If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong.
by PhiladelphiaEagles on May 28, 2011 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
what an offensive explosion
As it was said in the game thread, Mapp has really come on the last 2 games. I hope he keeps this up. The Farfan twins look like they could be real deals. Sheanon Williams is playing like an All star and I think mondragon is the best keeper in the league. Le touz is I am sure frustrated, i hope he can get out of his funk in a big way. Now that is all the good. The bad, Mwanga needs to start getting involved easrlier when he is a starter. he ended with 2 goals so it is kinda hard to say that, but besides for maybe 2 plays, he was non existent the first half. What I seen today was our midfield does have the ability to have some fine possession. They need to do that more often and consistently. Our defense needs to never relax. Williams and Valdes were on point, Harvey was alright and when we got Keon on it really toughened up. Great goal by Nakazawa but he still sucks (at least 3 boneheaded turnovers). Now if we can play like this when Ruiz comes back we can beat anybody. Great game union. Doop!!!
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Holy cow.
I did not get to catch this game and I nearly s*** myself when I saw the score. That’s incredible. What a nice surprise.
Le toux
He really looks bad out there. He looks lost. Why does he keep taking free kicks. Le toux needs a game off. The second Toronto goal was his fault. He doesn’t control the ball he looks so akward out there.
by Boogs133 on May 29, 2011 12:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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