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Strong defensive performance key to Philadelphia Union victory over Columbus

The Philadelphia Union’s winning streak has extended to five, and they did it without a player in blue putting one in the back of the net.

Saturday night’s clash in Chester was a hard-fought battle typical to most MLS games. Not much separated the two sides in the contest, the only thing distinguishing the victors after the final whistle was Columbus’ own goal all the way back in the 2nd minute.

After the match, Union head coach Jim Curtin delivered his trademark post-victory line. “I say it all the time, it’s really hard to win games in this league.