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Islanders edge Union in friendly, 3-2

June 12, 2012 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release


Hershey, Pa (June 12, 2012) - In a precursor to the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup to be played at PPL Park later this month, Philadelphia Union played Harrisburg City Islanders in a friendly at Hersheypark Stadium Tuesday night. Two goals from Garret Pettis and another tally from Yann Ekra propelled the Islanders to a win. Jorge Perlza and Kai Herdling scored for the Union.

Union were in control of possession in opening minutes when an early buildup led to a Brian Carroll strike from 20 yards out, that Harrisburg goalie Bryan Holt dove to quickly get a hand on to block. Momentum shifted to the home side and Harrisburg strung together a series of chances that culminated in the first goal of the night. A sliding Garret Pettis, finished a cross from Tom Mellor to put Harrisburg up 1-0 in the 17th minute.

Philadelphia answered before the halftime whistle when Jorge Perlaza received a pass from Michael Lahoud to tie things up at the half 1-1.

Harrisburg took the lead for good in the 55th minute when Yann Ekra scored off a loose ball in the box. Pettis then added another goal, his second of the night, with a strong volley coming at the end of a cross from Mkosana.

Union cut the lead down to one off of a free kick from Kai Herdling. Despite some good chances, the Union were unable to tie up the match.

The clubs will meet again on June 26, 7:30pm for Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Union return to MLS action this Saturday, June 16 7pm vs D.C. United at PPL Park. Tickets are available at philadelphiaunion.com

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