Philadelphia Union vs New York City

MLS - MLS Cup - Conference Finals 5 Dec 2021, 20:00
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
1–2
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
New York City
New York City
🏟 Subaru Park (Chester, Pennsylvania) 👤 T. Unkel Round Conference Finals

Match report

New York City edged past Philadelphia Union 2-1 in the MLS - MLS Cup - Conference Finals on 5 December 2021. The game was goalless at the break before all 3 goals arrived after half-time.

New York City dominated possession with 65% of the ball and had 11 shots to Philadelphia Union's 8.

The match was played at Subaru Park (Chester, Pennsylvania), with T. Unkel in charge.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 35% - 65% Shots 8 - 11 On target 3 - 5 Corners 3 - 2 Fouls 11 - 16 Yellow cards 3
8
Player of the match
Maxi Moralez
New York City · 1 goal
7 Talles Magno 1 goal
7 Nathan Harriel captained the side
7 Jack McGlynn captained the side
7 José Martínez captained the side
First half vs second half
New York City came out stronger after half-time, with 9 second-half shots against 2 before the break.
  1st half 2nd half
Shots Total 4–2 4–9
Shots On Goal 2–0 1–5
Ball Possession 38–62 —
Corners 1–2 2–0
Attacks 83–63 44–59
Match statistics
3 Substitution 3
127 Attacks 122
38 Dangerous Attacks 44
5 On Target 4
5 Off Target 5
8 Shots Total 11
3 Shots On Goal 5
4 Shots Off Goal 5
1 Shots Blocked 1
4 Shots Inside Box 9
4 Shots Outside Box 2
11 Fouls 16
3 Corners 2
4 Offsides 2
35% Ball Possession 65%
2 Yellow Cards 1
3 Saves 3
303 Passes Total 575
209 Passes Accurate 471
Line-ups 4-3-2-1  vs  4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Philadelphia Union · 4-3-2-1
1 M. Freese
15 O. Mbaizo 78 A. Collin 4 S. Findlay 26 N. Harriel
16 J. McGlynn 8 J. Martínez 31 L. Flach
6 D. Gazdag 10 J. Monteiro
23 K. Przybylko
New York City · 4-2-3-1
1 S. Johnson
24 T. Gray 4 M. Chanot 6 A. Callens 12 M. Amundsen
16 J. Sands 7 A. Morales
19 J. Medina 10 M. Moralez 42 S. Rodríguez
9 Héber
Philadelphia Union
Coach
J. Curtin
Substitutes
  • 22 Gregory Ranjitsingh
  • 24 Anton Sorenson
  • 34 Brandan Craig
  • 13 Cole Turner
  • 20 Jesus Bueno
  • 21 Anthony Fontana
  • 30 Paxten Aaronson
New York City
Coach
R. Deila
Substitutes
  • 13 Luis Barraza
  • 20 Gudmundur Thórarinsson
  • 8 Thiago Andrade
  • 17 Ismael Tajouri-Shradi
  • 15 Tony Rocha
  • 23 Gedion Zelalem
  • 43 Talles Magno
  • 26 Nicolás Acevedo
  • 21 Andres Jasson
Substitutions
  • 58' ↑ Ismael Tajouri ↓ J. Medina New York City
  • 58' ↑ G. Þórarinsson ↓ M. Amundsen New York City
  • 58' ↑ Talles Magno ↓ Heber New York City
  • 75' ↑ J. Bueno ↓ J. McGlynn Philadelphia Union
  • 89' ↑ P. Aaronson ↓ L. Flach Philadelphia Union
  • 90' ↑ A. Fontana ↓ N. Harriel Philadelphia Union
Cards
  • 41' M. Moralez New York City
  • 71' J. Monteiro Philadelphia Union
  • 75' O. Mbaizo Philadelphia Union
Head-to-head
Philadelphia Union 7 1 draws 6 New York City
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Philadelphia Union W D D D L
New York City D D D D D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Philadelphia Union vs New York City?
Philadelphia Union lost 1-2 against New York City on 5 December 2021.
Who won Philadelphia Union vs New York City?
New York City won the match 2-1.
Where was Philadelphia Union vs New York City played?
The match was played at Subaru Park (Chester, Pennsylvania).
Who had more possession in Philadelphia Union vs New York City?
New York City had 65% of possession, compared to 35% for the other side.