Martins on Target as Sounders Clinch US Open Cup

Obafemi Martins rounded off scoring for Seattle Sounders in their 3-1 extra-time triumph over Philadelphia Union in the US Open Cup on Tuesday.

Maurice Edu opened scoring for Union in the 38th minute, when he headed home a Cristian Maidana’s free-kick, but Chadd Barrett drew level with a header of his own in the 47th minute.

Both teams failed to claim contest in regulation time, despite some purposeful attack from the Philadelphia side.

Martins and His Team-Mates Celebrate Winning the 2014 US Open Cup.
Martins and His Team-Mates Celebrate Winning the 2014 US Open Cup.

But with four minutes left to first-half extra-time break, Clint Dempsey’s left-footed shot found the back of the net following and assists from Martins.

The Nigerian striker then outran defender Ray Gaddis to complete scoring, as coach Sigi Schmid’s side won a fourth US Open Cup to add to their successive victories from 2009 to 2011.

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