RECAP | FC Cincinnati 2 drop road match against Philadelphia Union II, 2-1 – FC Cincinnati
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**Union Stun City with Thrilling Comeback Victory**
In a stunning turn of events, the Philadelphia Union pulled off a thrilling comeback victory against their city rivals, CF Montréal, on Saturday night at Subaru Park. The Union trailed 2-0 at halftime, but a second-half resurgence led by star forward Julián Carranza’s two goals saw the team secure a 3-2 win.
Montréal’s early dominance was evident as they took the lead in the 20th minute through a stunning strike from Alistair Johnston. The Canadians doubled their advantage in the 35th minute through a well-placed header from Zachary Brault-Guillard. At halftime, it seemed as though the Union’s hopes of a victory were dwindling, but they had other plans.
The second half was a completely different story as the Union came out with renewed energy and determination. Carranza got his team on the board in the 58th minute with a beautifully placed shot, and just minutes later, he scored his second goal of the night to tie the game at 2-2. The atmosphere at Subaru Park became electric as the Union’s fans sensed a comeback was underway.
In the 88th minute, Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya scored the game-winner, securing a thrilling 3-2 victory for the home team. The win marks the Union’s second consecutive victory and moves them up to third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Philadelphia Union fans will be eagerly awaiting the team’s next match, hoping to see their team continue their winning streak.
