Revs Advance to USOC Semis with PK Win Over Philly

After a lackluster goalless draw in Utah over the weekend, the Revs showed they mean business in the Open Cup this year with a PK win over the Union. It wasn't exactly ideal considering they allowed the tying goal at the death, but I'm considering this one a "resiliency win".

-Lineup Notes: Brad in goal, interestingly no Herivaux, and Kamara replacing Femi up top close to game time.

-I'd be remiss if I didn't give credit when deserved. Philly keeper Andre Blake played out of his mind tonight. A few save highlights for your pleasure:

Andre Blake with some USOC Magic. Big save. Business as usual. pic.twitter.com/mrKmcdWgMr

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

ANDRE BLAKE!!!! HUGE DOUBLE SAVE!! pic.twitter.com/vSNU8YXa2f

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

That double save in Extra Time, incredible.

-Revs did break one by him though:

A quickly taken free kick catches Philadelphia napping and Watson scores right before the half to make it 1-0 NER. pic.twitter.com/u2j2ogY1c5

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

Watson with his first as a Rev. Sneaky play from Heaps' men. Honestly didn't know Watson could shoot either, I thought he just passed and crossed.

-Philly at the buzzer...

Excellent finish by Herbers!!! Philly equalize at the death! pic.twitter.com/9JlkATfViP

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

Another case of "credit where credit is due". The control, the turn, the pass and the finish. All fantastic. You get one and one only Philly.

-To PKs we go...

That's it! New England is going to the next round where Chicago likely awaits. Knighton saves two in the shootout! pic.twitter.com/mzDd4i9N9W

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

Don't let Je-Vaughn get hot! All he does is score! Knighton made two saves in the shootout as well.

-A few more highlights:

Oh uh ok Daigo... pic.twitter.com/7SfTMxRyoM

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

When your girl comes to your game and you try extra hard cause you promised a goal for her.

Pretty uh... Robust challenge from Creavalle, but no card. Foul only. pic.twitter.com/SUeEiAb4et

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

If Tom Brady had made that challenge he would have gotten a 6-game suspension.

Kamara with a lung-busting run and clever backheel for Neumann. But Neumann's shot goes just wide. Still 0-0. pic.twitter.com/clUjhWK4Rg

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

Kei, we get it, you work out and have world class physical conditioning, please stop showing off. Would have been quite the goal though.

Jay Heaps has had enough. pic.twitter.com/EYD6IP3j2r

— Total MLS (@TotalMLS) July 21, 2016

I need this to be the new Stone Cold reaction gif.

Man Of The Match

Brad Knighton said he knew it would be s good day when he caught a Pikachu this morning #NERevs

— Seth (@SethMan31) July 21, 2016

Knighton with the save #NERevs pic.twitter.com/9nugqanNIo

— Seth (@SethMan31) July 21, 2016

Next game is Saturday at home against Chicago with a 730 PM kickoff. Revs also play the Fire in the semis of the USOC. Coming for that ass Chicago.