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Olwethu Makhanya Gets Game-Winner as Union Top Montreal
CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 16 – Tai Baribo scored his 14th goal while rookie Olwethu Makhanya netted his first as Philadelphia extends Supporters Shield lead with a key 2-1 home victory, Union unbeaten in 10 such matches.
- The Philadelphia Union defeated CF Montreal 2-1 on Wednesday night at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania.
- Philadelphia entered the match leading the Eastern Conference and riding a nine-match home unbeaten streak, while Montreal struggled in last place with numerous injuries.
- Tai Baribo opened scoring in the 38th minute and Olwethu Makhanya added a header goal in the 50th minute from a Kai Wagner corner kick.
- Baribo scored his 14th goal of the season, and Union keeper Andre Blake made three critical saves including an 81st-minute reaction save to preserve the win.
- The victory extended the Union's home winning streak to eight in 12 games and solidified their hold atop the conference, highlighting Montreal's ongoing struggles this season.
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The Trentonian
Olwethu Makhanya gets game-winner as Union top Montreal
CHESTER – It may not have been pretty, but it was effective from the Philadelphia Union Wednesday night, outlasting last-place Montreal, 2-1, for three important home points. Goals by Tai Baribo and Olwethu Makhanya on either side of halftime let the Union (14-5-4, 46 points) extend their lead atop the Eastern Conference, one point ahead of Cincinnati. It came at the expense of their diametric opposite, 15th-place Montreal (3-14-6, 15 points). T…
The Killeen Daily Herald
Tai Baribo, rookie Olwethu Makhanya lead Union to 2-1 victory over Montreal
Tai Baribo scored his 14th goal and rookie defender Olwethu Makhanya scored the first of his career early in the second half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal. Baribo scored unassisted with a right-footed…
The CF Montréal once again held a lead in the Union, but the Philadelphia troop still scored a 2-1 win on Wednesday night at Subaru Park.
The Bakersfield Californian
Philadelphia Union face CF Montreal after shutout victory
CF Montreal (3-13-6, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (13-5-4, first in the Eastern Conference)
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SA Starlet Scores First In MLS
Former Stellenbosch FC defender Olwethu Makhanya has scored his ever goal for Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer. Makhanya, 21, moved from Stellies to Philadelphia in 2023 and had to endure a first season with the club’s reserves, helping them to win the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference. ALSO READ: Makhanya Earns Praise After Stellar Showing In MLS Next Pro Makhanya On How He Almost ‘Quit’ US Club But his fortunes changes with the arr…
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