Philadelphia Union beat New York Red Bulls 4-3, advance in MLS playoffs
CHESTER, Pa. - The Philadelphia Union are advancing to the next round of the 2019 MLS playoffs after beating the New York Red Bulls 4-3.
Marco Fabian scored the game-winning and tie-breaking goal in extra time at the 105th minute.
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The Philadelphia Union came from behind after the New York Redbulls led in goals 2-0 in the first half.
Alejandro Bedoya scored the team's first goal in the 30th minute. Jack Elliot and Fafa Picault also scored in the second half leveling the score to 3-3.
The Philadelphia Union are hoping to seal the bid for their first-ever MLS Cup win in their 10-year history as a team.
Notably, Sunday's win was the franchise's first-ever playoff win in franchise history.
Leading scorer Kacper Przybylko, who has 15 goals, hurt his ankle in pregame warmups on Decision Day and did not play in the game despite original reports that he might start.
New York Red Bulls (14-14-6, sixth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Philadelphia Union (16-11-7, third in the Eastern Conference during the regular season).
Third-seeded Philadelphia will play at No. 2 seed Atlanta in the second round Thursday night.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.