"Philadelphia Union put one foot in the last 16 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup after cruising to a 5-0 away victory over Defence Force in the opening leg of their first-round tie. It took 29 minutes for the MLS side to get themselves in front, which they did in impressive fashion through a Milan Iloski free-kick. Club-record signing Ezekiel Alladoh and Olwethu Makhanya both scored headers either side of half-time to put Union in full control of the contest."
"FC Cincinnati are also looking good to progress in the competition after they eased to a 4-0 away victory over Universidad O&M. Goals from Tom Barlow and Kevin Denkey had the American visitors two goals clear by half-time. Ayoub Jabbari then had a lively substitute appearance for Cincinnati after the break, missing a penalty with 10 minutes to go but then scoring twice in the last four minutes of the game."
"Data Debrief: Union dominate as Cincinnati's creative stars impress Philadelphia completely dominated against Defence Force, conceding just one shot on target over the course of the 90 minutes. The late strikes by Damiani will surely be enough to send them through to the last 16. Four of the Uruguayan's eight MLS goals last season came in his final nine appearances of the season, so he was carrying momentum into the new campaign and has made an impressive start here in continental action."
Philadelphia Union defeated Defence Force 5-0 away in the CONCACAF Champions Cup first-round opening leg. Milan Iloski opened the scoring with a 29th-minute free-kick. Ezekiel Alladoh and Olwethu Makhanya added headed goals either side of half-time. Substitute Bruno Damiani scored twice, including a penalty, to seal the win. Defence Force's Joevin Jones was sent off and will miss the second leg at Subaru Park on February 26. FC Cincinnati beat Universidad O&M 4-0 with goals from Tom Barlow and Kevin Denkey, and Ayoub Jabbari scored twice late after missing a penalty. Cartagines and Vancouver Whitecaps drew 0-0.
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