"The 16-year-old scored twice after providing two assists, with Geiner Martinez, Stas Korzeniowski, Jovan Lukic and Ben Bender also getting on the scoresheet as the MLS side won the first-round tie 12-0 on aggregate."
"Sullivan's first contribution came in the 12th minute, playing Korzeniowski through on goal with a deft flick after great build-up play on the right wing from Philadelphia. There were more early goals in the second half, with Korzeniowski scoring a second before Bender flashed a shot in at the near post from Sullivan's lofted pass."
"Sullivan's goals were the first two of his professional career, while he directly contributed to five goals (two goals, three assists) across the two legs of this tie. The 2009-born midfielder also became the youngest American player to ever score in the Champions Cup."
Philadelphia Union dominated Defence Force with a 7-0 victory in their Champions Cup second-leg match, securing a 12-0 aggregate win and advancing to the last 16. Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan delivered an outstanding performance, scoring twice and providing two assists. Geiner Martinez, Stas Korzeniowski, Jovan Lukic, and Ben Bender also contributed goals. Sullivan's two goals marked his first professional goals, and he directly contributed to five goals across both legs of the tie. The Union controlled the match with 3.83 expected goals from 19 shots while limiting Defence Force to zero attempts in the second half. Sullivan made history as the youngest American player ever to score in the Champions Cup.
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