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Next Day News: Accam accelerates past Columbus defense on emotional night

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David Accam

Philly’s attacker scored two first half goals then revealed he was playing with his father’s recent death on his mind. After the match, Accam spoke about his emotions after scoring and then about his father’s fight with cancer.

(And as long as you’re here… take a peek at Accam’s assist, which led to Ilsinho’s first of the season)

Win over Columbus

Jim Curtin spoke highly of David Accam’s performance, but also praised his team for keeping their heads in an uncertain week and locked in on his defense as a point of strength against previously unbeaten Columbus.