On the night of July 13, 2023, the Philadelphia Union emerged victorious with a 2-0 triumph over Nashville SC at GEODIS Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The highlight of the match, without a doubt, was Dániel Gazdag’s exceptional performance, scoring the opening goal at the 40th minute, and clinching another one for his team at the 84th minute.

Despite this, the game had its share of controversies as expressed by the audience on social media platforms. Several fans blamed referee S. Boiko for what they perceived as the chaotic nature of the match, stating that his confusing calls led to unnecessary tension and players' reactions. Tensions culminated in the match seeing two red cards, one for Nashville SC's Shaq Moore and one for Philadelphia Union's Julián Carranza, both handed out in the 95th minute, which added fuel to the fans' frustration with the referee.

Philadelphia Union's defensive line deserves credit, especially Joe Bendik whose agility between the posts was praised by fans as one of the key factors for the team's success. There were also a few comic reliefs amid the tense atmosphere, with moments like Jakob Glesnes apparently covering Carranza's mouth as he was talking to the referee, and the assistant referee scoring a late goal.

Fans of both teams were not completely satisfied with their players' performance, expressing their disappointment and frustration on social media.

Next up, Nashville SC will face off against Cincinnati on July 15, while Philadelphia Union will continue its momentum into their game against New York City on the same date. The thoughts of most fans, however, will likely still be on the controversial match they just witnessed.