Match report

Philadelphia Union Secures 3-2 Victory Over Deportivo Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions League

Deportivo Saprissa

2–3

Philadelphia Union

Feb 21, 2024

Deportivo Saprissa

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Match

Feb 21, 2024 · FT

Philadelphia Union

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Philadelphia Union held off a late surge from Deportivo Saprissa to secure a 3-2 victory in the CONCACAF Champions League. J. Carranza was the star of the show for Philadelphia Union, netting two goals. Deportivo Saprissa's only goal came from an own goal by J. Glesnes, while G. Taylor scored a late consolation for the hosts.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Deportivo Saprissa 2–3 Philadelphia Union
• Goals: J. Carranza (2), D. Glesnes (OG) for Saprissa, G. Taylor for Saprissa
• Yellow Cards: J. Carranza (Union), Orlando Sinclair (Saprissa), D. Lowe (Union), K. Wagner (Union)
• Assists: K. Wagner, D. Gazdag (Union), L. Paradela (Saprissa)

Lineups

Deportivo Saprissa

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

1 K. Chamorro (G)
28 G. Taylor (D)
3 P. Arboine (D)
21 F. Escobar (D)
11 L. Díaz (M)
6 J. Brenes (M)
17 Y. Hernández (M)
5 J. Mora (M)
20 M. Torres (F)
24 O. Sinclair (F)
41 W. Madrigal (F)

Substitutes

9 J. East
23 L. Paradela
16 E. Anderson
14 A. Rodríguez
30 U. Segura
25 J. Azofeifa
15 D. Sequeira
7 J. Valverde
32 K. Gómez
40 A. Madriz
8 D. Guzmán
18 E. Alvarado

Philadelphia Union

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

18 A. Blake (G)
26 N. Harriel (D)
5 J. Glesnes (D)
17 D. Lowe (D)
27 K. Wagner (D)
33 Q. Sullivan (M)
8 J. Martínez (M)
16 J. McGlynn (M)
10 D. Gazdag (M)
9 J. Carranza (F)
7 M. Uhre (F)

Substitutes

11 A. Bedoya
20 J. Bueno
25 C. Donovan
35 M. Anderson
14 J. Rafanello
28 T. Baribo
29 O. Makhanya
13 H. Trent
22 S. Ngabo
1 O. Semmle
2 M. Real

Timeline

28' Deportivo Saprissa Goal · Own Goal

J. Glesnes
37' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card

J. Carranza

Argument
38' Deportivo Saprissa Card · Yellow Card

Orlando Sinclair

Argument
55' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal

J. Carranza · Assist: K. Wagner
57' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 1

Off: Orlando Sinclair · On: J. East
66' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Uhre · On: A. Bedoya
67' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card

D. Lowe

Foul
67' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 2

Off: José Martínez · On: J. Bueno
70' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 2

Off: Y. Hernández · On: L. Paradela
70' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Díaz · On: E. Anderson
75' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal

J. Carranza · Assist: Dániel Gazdag
79' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal

J. Carranza · Assist: Dániel Gazdag
81' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 4

Off: J. Brenes · On: A. Rodríguez
81' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 5

Off: W. Madrigal · On: U. Segura
85' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Carranza · On: C. Donovan
87' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card

K. Wagner

Foul
90'+1 Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 4

Off: Q. Sullivan · On: M. Anderson
90'+2 Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. McGlynn · On: J. Rafanello
90' Deportivo Saprissa Goal · Normal Goal

G. Taylor · Assist: L. Paradela

Match Stats

Stat	Deportivo Saprissa	Philadelphia Union
Fouls	12	9
Pass Accuracy	74%	71%
Offsides	1	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	16	9
Corners	8	2
Total Passes	391	364
Yellow Cards	1	4
Blocked Shots	3	1
Shots on Target	4	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	9	5
Possession	52%	48%
Accurate Passes	289	257
Shots Inside Box	8	5
Saves	0	3
Shots Outside Box	8	4

Key Match Notes

▸ Philadelphia Union took the lead through J. Carranza's goal in the 55th minute, following an own goal by J. Glesnes of Deportivo Saprissa earlier in the game (28th minute).
▸ Union strengthened their lead with two quick goals from Carranza in the 75th and 79th minutes, sealing the victory despite Saprissa's late goal from G. Taylor in the 90th minute.