If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
And again.
And again.
Philadelphia Union striker Cory Burke failed to convert on three golden scoring opportunities in the first half, but he made amends early in the second half.
Burke slipped behind the defense, received a perfect pass from Alejandro Bedoya, and finally found paydirt to provide a critical insurance goal during the Philadelphia Union’s 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday in a U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 game.
His fist pump following the goal was as much for relief as it was in celebration in what had been, up to that point, a frustrating evening for the striker.