AFC Ann Arbor edged Union FC Macomb 2–1 in USL League Two action on Friday night, picking up all three points in a tight contest between the two Michigan sides.

Details on the individual goal scorers and timing of the goals were not immediately available, but the hosts managed to find the net twice while conceding once in a result that ultimately went their way. AFC Ann Arbor held firm after taking the lead, doing enough to see out the match despite Union FC Macomb pulling one back to make it a nervy affair.

The one-goal margin told the story of a competitive game. Union FC Macomb made things uncomfortable late but could not find the equalizer needed to salvage a point on the road.

Neither side picked up a booking, with the referee keeping his cards in his pocket throughout — a rare occurrence in a rivalry match between two clubs separated by less than 60 miles.

The victory gives AFC Ann Arbor valuable early-season momentum in the League Two standings as both teams look to establish themselves during the summer schedule.