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Union City edges Kearny 2-1 to sweep the Kardinals
Union City edged Kearny 2–1 to complete a rivalry sweep, taking the points in a tight, physical matchup that tilted the Soaring Eagles’ way late on [1][2]. The result underscores Union City’s growing edge in this series and adds an early marker to the season’s form line [1][2].The Kardinals pushed, but Union City’s composure in the decisive moments made the difference, turning pressure into the match-winning margin and seeing it out down the stretch [1]. Around the same stretch of the schedule, Union City also took a narrow 3–2 setback against Scotch Plains–Fanwood, highlighting a run of tense, one-goal games to open the slate [2].