Match report

Philadelphia Union 3–3 Deportivo Saprissa in CONCACAF Champions League Thriller

Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
3–3
AET
Deportivo Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa
Feb 28, 2024

Philadelphia Union held off Deportivo Saprissa to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw in their CONCACAF Champions League clash. Early goals from J. Carranza and Q. Sullivan gave Philadelphia a quick lead, but Deportivo Saprissa, thanks to key strikes from L. Paradela, W. Madrigal, and M. Torres, managed to level the game before M. Uhre's late equalizer for Philadelphia.

Key Facts

  • • Philadelphia Union 3–3 Deportivo Saprissa
  • • Goals: Philadelphia Union - J. Carranza (17'), Q. Sullivan (26'), M. Uhre (94')
  • • Goals: Deportivo Saprissa - L. Paradela (14 pen), W. Madrigal (28'), M. Torres (62')
  • • Red Card: Jack Elliott (Philadelphia Union)
  • • Yellow Cards: Olivier Mbaizo (3), Oliver Semmle, D. Lowe, A. Bedoya (Philadelphia Union)

Lineups

Philadelphia Union

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Semmle (G)
  • 15 O. Mbaïzo (D)
  • 5 J. Glesnes (D)
  • 3 J. Elliott (D)
  • 27 K. Wagner (D)
  • 33 Q. Sullivan (M)
  • 20 J. Bueno (M)
  • 16 J. McGlynn (M)
  • 10 D. Gazdag (M)
  • 9 J. Carranza (F)
  • 35 M. Anderson (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Bedoya
  • 8 J. Martínez
  • 7 M. Uhre
  • 25 C. Donovan
  • 17 D. Lowe
  • 26 N. Harriel
  • 22 S. Ngabo
  • 14 J. Rafanello
  • 28 T. Baribo
  • 2 M. Real
  • 13 H. Trent
  • 29 O. Makhanya

Deportivo Saprissa

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Chamorro (G)
  • 28 G. Taylor (D)
  • 3 P. Arboine (D)
  • 21 F. Escobar (D)
  • 5 J. Mora (D)
  • 20 M. Torres (M)
  • 6 J. Brenes (M)
  • 11 L. Díaz (M)
  • 23 L. Paradela (M)
  • 41 W. Madrigal (M)
  • 9 J. East (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 D. Guzmán
  • 7 J. Valverde
  • 14 A. Rodríguez
  • 16 E. Anderson
  • 4 K. Waston
  • 24 O. Sinclair
  • 18 E. Alvarado
  • 40 A. Madriz
  • 30 U. Segura
  • 15 D. Sequeira

Timeline

  1. Deportivo Saprissa
    11' Deportivo Saprissa Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. East
  2. Deportivo Saprissa
    14' Deportivo Saprissa Goal · Penalty
    L. Paradela
  3. Philadelphia Union
    17' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Carranza · Assist: Q. Sullivan
  4. Philadelphia Union
    26' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    Q. Sullivan · Assist: Dániel Gazdag
  5. Deportivo Saprissa
    28' Deportivo Saprissa Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Madrigal · Assist: Fidel Escobar
  6. Philadelphia Union
    40' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card
    Olivier Mbaizo

    Foul

  7. Deportivo Saprissa
    46' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Díaz · On: David Guzmán
  8. Deportivo Saprissa
    62' Deportivo Saprissa Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Torres
  9. Philadelphia Union
    65' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Bueno · On: José Martínez
  10. Philadelphia Union
    65' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Q. Sullivan · On: M. Uhre
  11. Deportivo Saprissa
    71' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Madrigal · On: J. Valverde
  12. Deportivo Saprissa
    71' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Brenes · On: A. Rodríguez
  13. Deportivo Saprissa
    79' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Paradela · On: E. Anderson
  14. Philadelphia Union
    85' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Carranza · On: C. Donovan
  15. Philadelphia Union
    90'+3 Philadelphia Union Card · Red Card
    Jack Elliott

    Professional foul last man

  16. Deportivo Saprissa
    90'+6 Deportivo Saprissa Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mora

    Foul

  17. Deportivo Saprissa
    90' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Mora · On: K. Waston
  18. Philadelphia Union
    94' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Uhre · Assist: J. McGlynn
  19. Philadelphia Union
    102' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card
    Oliver Semmle

    Time wasting

  20. Philadelphia Union
    104' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card
    D. Lowe

    Foul

  21. Deportivo Saprissa
    105' Deportivo Saprissa subst · Substitution 6
    Off: J. East · On: Orlando Sinclair
  22. Philadelphia Union
    114' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 6
    Off: Olivier Mbaizo · On: N. Harriel
  23. Philadelphia Union
    116' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bedoya

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Philadelphia Union Deportivo Saprissa
Fouls 22 30
Pass Accuracy 77% 77%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 19 17
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 579 501
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 8 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 448 384
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 8 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Philadelphia Union took an early lead with goals from J. Carranza and Q. Sullivan in quick succession, but Deportivo Saprissa leveled through a penalty from L. Paradela and a goal from W. Madrigal.
  • ▸ M. Torres's goal for Deportivo Saprissa in the second half gave them a brief lead, but M. Uhre's late equalizer ensured a 3-3 draw for Philadelphia Union.