"Damiani headed in from Milan Iloski's centre shortly after the restart, finding the back of the net despite not getting a great deal of purchase on the effort. Tai Baribo almost doubled Union's lead with a point-blank header, while at the other end teenage goalkeeper Andrew Rick, who impressed all game for the visitors, saved well from Evander."
"Rick continues to deputise for the injured Andre Blake and he now has six clean sheets for the season. The Union have conceded the fewest goals (11) this season and have the best goal difference in the competition (+23). Victory here means they have made the post-season for the seventh time in eight seasons. Cincinnati have suffered three straight 1-0 home defeats on the bounce and are five points off the pace at the top of the East."
Philadelphia Union beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 at TQL Stadium to secure a place in the MLS play-offs. Bruno Damiani headed a 49th-minute winner from Milan Iloski's centre shortly after the restart. Olwethu Makhanya was sent off with 30 minutes remaining after a second yellow, forcing Union to defend with ten men. Teenage goalkeeper Andrew Rick deputising for injured Andre Blake produced key saves and now has six clean sheets this season. The Union have conceded the fewest goals (11) and hold the best goal difference (+23), clinching the post-season for the seventh time in eight seasons.
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