Bruno Damiani scores twice in second half to rally Union to 3-2 victory over NYCFC
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan had two assists and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium. Bénie Traoré scored on a penalty kick in the 4th minute to give NYCFC (7-7-5) the lead with his first goal in his fourth appearance since being acquired from Swiss side FC Basel…
In a thrilling match at Yankee Stadium, the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to defeat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night. Bruno Damiani opened the scoring in the 75th minute with an assist from his 22-year-old brother, Quinn, marking his first goal of the season. Cavan Sullivan contributed two assists, including one in the 69th minute that tied the game at 2-all.
Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos added a penalty kick goal in the 89th minute, securing NYCFC's lead at 2-0 at halftime. Despite a penalty kick awarded for a foul on Union midfielder Neil Pierre, NYCFC's Bénie Traoré scored to make his first goal of the season and fourth overall. NYCFC acquired Damiani from Swiss side FC Basel 1893 on loan for the remainder of the season.
Philadelphia, currently on a four-game winning streak, will face Inter Miami on Wednesday, while NYCFC travels to FC Cincinnati.
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