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Kacper Przybylko, José Andrés Martínez lead Union to 1-0 win over Atlanta United

The victory moved the Union up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference — a spot that earns a first-round home game in the playoffs.

Kacper Przybylko (23) celebrates scoring his goal in the Union's win.
Kacper Przybylko (23) celebrates scoring his goal in the Union's win.Read moreANDREW ZWARYCH / Philadelphia Union
    by Inquirer Staff and Wire Services
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Kacper Przybylko scored in the 71st minute to give the Union a 1-0 win over Atlanta United on Saturday at Subaru Park.

Philadelphia (10-7-8, 38 points) was the better team for almost the entire game in recording its second straight win. The victory moved the Union up to fourth place in the Eastern Conference — a spot that earns a first-round home game in the playoffs.

Atlanta (9-8-9, 36 points) had its three-match winning streak come to an end, and is now in eighth.

José Andrés Martínez set up the winning goal with a nice individual effort. He split two defenders near the corner flag, dribbled along the end line, and sent a pass toward the penalty spot for a redirection by Przybylko.

Atlanta was without star Josef Martinez due to knee soreness.