SB Nation Philly - Union Vs. Red Bulls: Philadelphia Lets Opportunities Slip, Fall To New York 3-2https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48987/philly-fave.png2012-05-13T15:03:27-04:00http://philly.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27815682012-05-13T15:03:27-04:002012-05-13T15:03:27-04:00Union Vs. Red Bulls Finall Score: Philadelphia Lets Opportunities Slip, Fall To New York 3-2
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<p>The Philadelphia Union had all the opportunities Sunday to pull off an upset over the first-place <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.onceametro.com/">New York Red Bulls</a>, but couldn't capitalize in a 3-2 loss at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. Philly's <span>Lionard Pajoy</span> scored a pair of goals, however, the Red Bulls were still able to earn a come-from-behind victory that helped them earn a share of first place in the Eastern Conference standings.</p>
<p>The Union choked away a 2-1 lead in the second half, as New York's <span>Markus Holgersson</span> (68th minute) and <span>Kenny Cooper</span> (78') each scored goals. Philadelphia did have multiple opportunities in the closing moments, but couldn't get the ball to cross the goaline.</p>
<p>Somehow, at the 85-minute mark, the Union couldn't find the back of the net at the ball volleyed back-and-forth in front of the net. And then during stoppage time New York's rookie goaltender <span>Ryan Meara</span> made a critical save to ice the game.</p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/2012/5/13/3017992/union-vs-red-bulls-finall-score-lionard-pajoy-kenny-cooper-markus-holgersson-ryan-mearaJared Smith2012-05-13T09:39:34-04:002012-05-13T09:39:34-04:00Philadelphia Union Vs New York Red Bulls Preview
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<p>The Philadelphia Union host a critical MLS Eastern Conference showdown with I-95 rivals the New York Red Bulls on Sunday (12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2).</p> <p>The Philadelphia Union will face their toughest test of the 2012 season Sunday, as they host the very hot <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.onceametro.com/">New York Red Bulls</a> in a nationally televised MLS contest (12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2) at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. This Eastern Conference showdown will be the first of three meeting between the two franchises, which currently sit on opposite ends of the standings.</p>
<p>Entering Sunday's game, the Union (2-5-1) sit in second-to-last place, seven points ahead of the winless <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.wakingthered.com/">Toronto FC</a>, while New York (6-3-1) is in second place just two points behind first-place <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../soccer/mls/teams/sporting-kansas-city">Sporting Kansas City. </a><span class="sbn-auto-link">The Union </span><span class="sbn-auto-link">will be trying to snap a two-game losing streak, while New York is on a three-game winning streak.</span></p>
<p>Philadelphia is hoping its home-field advantage is what will be a big factor in the game, which history tells us (the home team has never lost in this series all-time) it will.</p>
<p><i>See SB Nation's a <a href="http://for%20more%20on%20the%20red%20bulls%202012%20season,%20stay%20tuned%20to%20our%20storystream.%20see%20sb%20nation%27s%20once%20a%20metro%20for%20more%20discussion%20of%20the%20red%20bulls./">Brotherly Game</a></i><i> for everything on the Union, while </i><i> <a href="http://onceametro.com/">Once A Metro</a> is all about the Red Bulls.<br></i></p>
https://philly.sbnation.com/2012/5/13/3017505/philadelphia-union-vs-new-york-red-bulls-previewJared Smith