The PhilaUnion overcame a quiet first half to advance to the quarterfinals of the MLS is Back tournament with a 1-0 victory over the NERevolution.
The Union will play the winner of Sunday’s match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting Kansas City in a quarterfinal on Thursday.
The opening half lacked highlights with both teams looking flat. One of Philadelphia’s best chances came late when Santos got loose in the box, but his shot went wide. Union goalkeeper Andre Blake leaped to direct Gustavo Bou’s well-struck free kick up and over the crossbar in the 57th minute. Arena made five changes to New England’s lineup for the match. The Revolution were without Carles Gill, who was out with a foot injury after sitting on the sidelines in a boot for the last game of the group stage.
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