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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport

Wright-Phillips brothers combine to give New York Red Bulls victory

Bradley Wright-Phillips scored the go-ahead goal off an assist from his brother Shaun as the New York Red Bulls beat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 on Saturday night for their third straight win and fifth in six games.

Sebastien Le Toux tied it for the Union in the 73rd minute. One minute later, Bradley Wright-Phillips put the Red Bulls back in front, meeting his brother’s cross with a stabbed finish. Shaun made his MLS debut when he entered as substitute in the 61st minute.

Anatole Abang added a breakaway goal in stoppage-time for New York.

Sacha Kljestan opened the scoring for the Red Bulls, converting from the spot in the 66th minute.

Philadelphia’s Tranquillo Barnetta entered as a substitute in the 64th minute and was only a minute into his MLS debut when he gave away a penalty in the area, running into Bradley Wright-Phillips.

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