D.C. United’s fading playoff hopes heading into tonight’s match up with the Columbus Crew received a jolt of good fortune as Luciano Emilio’s 17th minute strike held up through heavy pressure and keeps the Black and Red’s playoff chances alive.
D.C. United defeated San Juan Jabloteh 5-1 last night to boost their chances of advancing out of group play to the knockout stages of the CONCACAF Champions League. Christian Gomez and Boyzzz Khumalo led the attack with two goals apiece.
Boyzzz Khumalo’s follow-up rebound of a Chris Pontius shot in the 82nd minute was the game-winner and D.C. United is off to their 4th U.S. Open Cup final.
D.C. United survived a furious rally from shorthanded Harrisburg in the second half and advance to the semi-final round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
D.C. United exploded for four goals inside of the first 26 minutes of their U.S. Open Cup play-in match against rival New York Red Bull tonight at RFK Stadium. United cruised from there and ended up 5-3 winners and now advance to the 3rd round of the U.S. Open Cup.
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