WASHINGTON. New York RB defeats DC United 5-3 after playing a incredible match.
The match was played at the Audi Field stadium in Washington on Sunday and it started at 12:30 am local time. The referee was Alex Chilowicz with the help of Jason White and Gianni Facchini. The 4th official was Joshua Encarnación. The weather was overcast clouds. The temperature was cold at 11.98 degrees Celsius or 53.56 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 67%.
Match Statistics
- 54 Ball Possession 46
Shots
- 15 Total 20
- 7 On Target 8
- 6 Off Target 4
- 2 Shots blocked 8
- 128 Attack 84
- 42 Dangerous attack 26
- 73 Ball safe 58
- 1 Penalties 1
- 3 Corners 5
Fouls
- 11 Total 11
- 3 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. DC United was in possession of the ball for 54% of the time vs. New York RB that controlled the ball for 46% of the time.
Attitude and shots
DC United had a more offensive attitude with 42 dangerous attacks and 15 shots of which 7 were on target. Even so, New York RB was capable to find the solution to win this encounter.
DC United shot 15 times, 7 on target, 6 off target. Regarding the opposition, New York RB shot 20 times, 8 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
DC United received 3 yellow cards (Brendan Hines-Ike, Christian Benteke and Russell Canouse). Talking about the opposition, New York RB received 2 yellow cards (Kyle Duncan and Sean Nealis).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After this match, DC United will stay with 36 points to sit in the 9th place. Regarding the opposition, New York RB will have 34 points like New York City to move down in the 11th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, DC United will host New York City on the 7th of October with a 9-6 head to head record in favor of New York City (4 draws).
New York RB will play away agasint Nashville SC on the 21st of October with a 1-0 head to head record in favor of New York RB (1 draw).
DC United – Formation
DC United
68'
55'
21', 36', 45'
DC United started with a 4-3-1-2 line-up (4-3-1-2).
The manager Wayne Mark Rooney decided to play with the following team: Alex Bono , Ruan , Brendan Hines-Ike , Donovan Pines , Éric Davis , Christopher Durkin , Russell Canouse , Mateusz Klich , Gabriel Pirani , Theodore Ku-DiPietro and Christian Benteke .
The home team had on the bench: Pedro Santos, Erik Hurtado, Cristián Dájome , Andy Najar , Steve Birnbaum, Nigel Robertha , Yamil Asad , Luis Zamudio and José Fajardo .
Substitutions
DC United made 5 changes: Theodore Ku-DiPietro for Cristián Dájome (68′), Christopher Durkin for Yamil Asad (68′), Gabriel Pirani for José Fajardo (67′), Ruan for Andy Najar (68′) and Brendan Hines-Ike for Nigel Robertha (88′).
Best player: Mateusz Klich
The player that probably impressed the most for DC United was Mateusz Klich.
His rating is with 50 passes (76% accurate) and 5 key passes. He was won 3 duels out of 8. He performed 8 crosses.
New York RB – Formation
New York RB
New York RB started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
Troy Lesesne played with: Carlos Miguel , Kyle Duncan , Andres Reyes , Sean Nealis , John Tolkin , Cameron Harper , Frankie Amaya , Daniel Edelman , Omir Fernandez , Tom Barlow and Elias Manoel .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Peter Stroud , Jorge Cabezas, Dylan Nealis , Dru Yearwood , Ryan Meara, Julian Hall, Luquinhas and Hassan Ndam.
Substitutions
New York RB made 5 changes: Omir Fernandez for Dylan Nealis (72′), Cameron Harper for Luquinhas (46′), Elias Manoel for Peter Stroud (79′), Daniel Edelman for Dru Yearwood (86′) and Frankie Amaya for Hassan Ndam (90′).
Best player: John Tolkin
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for New York RB was John Tolkin.
His rating is with 1 goal, 33 passes (64% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 3 duels out of 5. He performed 8 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Philadelphia Union – Los Angeles FC – 0-0
- DC United – New York RB – 3-5
- Cincinnati – Charlotte – 3-0
- Atlanta United – Montreal Impact – 4-1
