Coming into this match on Wednesday night, this appeared to be two teams going in opposite directions. Seattle had destroyed TFC the previous week at home, despite the loss of Zakuani and White. DC had given up 8 goals in their last two games and looked to be in a downward spiral. They desperately needed a good result.
Could DC try push forward a little more and not sacrifice support for their struggling defensive unit? Well they certainly tried as Pontius got a shot on target in the first minute, but then Seattle kind of took control. The Sounders looked to Freddy Montero to really help out with goals, but he still looks like he lacks some discipline. In the 3rd minute he had a chip shot that was easily saved and then skied one over the bar in the 13th.
Finally DC started to push back. In the 26th minute Andy Najar got in a good position, but instead of dishing to Davies for a wonderful chance, he chose to take the shot himself, and the end result was an easy save for Keller. Selfish. In the 30th minute, CD9 showed him how it was done. He made a beautiful pass intp the area for Wolff, who slotted it past Keller to give DC a 1-0 lead. DC then took control for the rest of the half with Kitchen, Pontius, and Wolff all getting looks, but the half ended at 1-0 to DC.
DC came out of the half on the right foot as well, as Wolff returned the favor to Charlie Davies in the 52nd. CD9 netted Wolff's pass and DC led 2-0. Seattle was in trouble.
The Sounders did fight back though. They kept trying to get the ball in to Jaqua, but he just couldn't get it into net when he did get it. He played really hard though and deserves a lot of credit. Seattle got some help in the 70th minute when they were awarded a PK. Evans scored the spot kick and that made it 2-1 to DC. They pressed the rest of the match, but couldn't beat Hamid in goal, and DC held on to a vital 3 points with a 2-1 victory.
It was annoying to hear so much before the match about how Seattle owned DC United and owned RFK. I have a lot of respect for Seattle and their fans, but they tend to want to crown themselves the best team in MLS because they have a longer history in US Soccer. You're seeing the same thing to an extent in Portland. The history is great, but call me when you win MLS Cup. Sounders seemed overconfident and DC took advantage, sneaking in the back door a little bit. Much credit to the Eagles.
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