Union makes an Impact on Montreal

Union mascot outside PPL Park

Went Saturday night with Debbie, Sarah, Adam and Zachary to see the Union beat the Montreal Impact, 2-1 to move into the fifth and final play-off spot.  Allison  was there with some friends, one of whose fathers had a post-game field level pass allowing them to stand down by the tunnel leading to the lockerrooms.

The game itself was interesting, and a win is a win, but it was sure sloppy at times.  Even interim manager Jim Curtin  called it, "not a great performance."

The Union scored first in the 12th minute when Sebastien LeToux controlled a long punt from his keeper,Zac MacMath, and got through two defenders before beating goalie Troy Perkins.  It looked like there was some miscommunication between Perkins and one of his backs.

In the 63rd minute LeToux took a pass from Andrew Wenger, who had just come on, and found the corner for a two goal advantage.

The Impact made it interesting with 11 minutes left when Maxim Tissot scored.

Overall both teams showed lackluster play and made mistakes.  The tempo was sluggish, but maybe we still haven't gotten over the quality of a month's worth of world Cup games.

This was our second trip to PPL Park - a beautiful  facility by the Delaware River, but not easy to get to after leaving the Barry Bridge.  Some better signs in and out of the place would sure help.  Like most other sporting venues, parking and food are overpriced for the captive audience.

The Union play FC Dallas tomorrow in an Open Cup semi-final followed by a league match at Houston Friday.