Match report
Philadelphia Union Secures 3-2 Victory Over Deportivo Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions League
Deportivo Saprissa
2–3
FT
Philadelphia Union
Feb 21, 2024
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
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28' Deportivo Saprissa Goal · Own GoalJ. Glesnes -
37' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow CardJ. CarranzaArgument
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38' Deportivo Saprissa Card · Yellow CardOrlando SinclairArgument
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55' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal GoalJ. Carranza · Assist: K. Wagner -
57' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 1Off: Orlando Sinclair · On: J. East -
66' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Uhre · On: A. Bedoya -
67' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow CardD. LoweFoul
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67' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 2Off: José Martínez · On: J. Bueno -
70' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 2Off: Y. Hernández · On: L. Paradela -
70' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Díaz · On: E. Anderson -
75' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal GoalJ. Carranza · Assist: Dániel Gazdag -
79' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal GoalJ. Carranza · Assist: Dániel Gazdag -
81' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Brenes · On: A. Rodríguez -
81' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 5Off: W. Madrigal · On: U. Segura -
85' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Carranza · On: C. Donovan -
87' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow CardK. WagnerFoul
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90'+1 Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 4Off: Q. Sullivan · On: M. Anderson -
90'+2 Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 5Off: J. McGlynn · On: J. Rafanello -
90' Deportivo Saprissa Goal · Normal GoalG. 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.