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Higuains Help Inter Miami to 2-1 Win Over Philadelphia

The Union outshot Miami 13-6 and had a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks

CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA – APRIL 24: Gonzalo Higuain #9 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Union during the second half at Subaru Park on April 24, 2021 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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Gonzalo Higuaín scored, Federico Higuaín added a goal and an assist, and Inter Miami rallied to beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday night.

Off a set piece, Federico Higuaín played an arcing ball into the area where his younger brother Gonzalo side-netted a header from point-blank range to tie it at 1-all in the 73rd minute.

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About 10 minutes later, Federico flicked a headed from the center of the area inside the the post to give Miami (1-1-0) its first lead of the game.

Jamiro Monteiro ran onto a loose ball and blasted a first-touch right-footed shot into the net to give Philadelphia (0-1-1) a 1-0 lead in the 54th minute.

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The Union outshot Miami 13-6 and had a 9-1 advantage in corner kicks.

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