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Union score in 123rd to beat Red Bulls 1-0 in playoff opener

By The Associated PressNovember 21, 2021 GMT

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Philadelphia Union's Jakob Glesnes, left, celebrates his goal with fans and teammates during extra time in an MLS playoff soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Chester, Pa. The Union won 1-0 in extra time. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Jakob Glesnes scored on a long shot in the 123rd minute and the Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 on Saturday in the opening game of the MLS playoffs.

Second-seeded Philadelphia beat New York int he opening round for the second time in three years — both in extra time.

New York earned the East’s final playoff spot with a 7-1-4 closing run.

SPORTING KANSAS CITY 3, WHITECAPS 1

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Nicolas Isimat-Mirin scored his first MLS goal, Graham Zusi added a goal and an assist and Sporting Kansas City beat Vancouver.

Khiry Shelton also scored for third-seeded Sporting.

Cristian Dájome scored for Vancouver.