Charlotte FC defeated D.C. United 1–0 on Saturday at Audi Field, capitalizing on a chaotic first half that saw the home side reduced to nine men.
The match began with early drama as Kye Rowles hit the left post in the 2′ for D.C. United. The home side continued pressing with corners in the 7′ and 13′, but their momentum was shattered when Luis Barraza received a red card in the 21′. D.C. United responded by bringing on Jordan Farr for David Schnegg in the 23′, but their situation worsened when Aarón Herrera was sent off in the 30′.
Charlotte capitalized on their numerical advantage as Wilfried Zaha opened the scoring in the 33′, finishing from the left side of the box with an assist from Nikola Petkovic. Despite being down to nine men, D.C. United continued to create chances, with Christian Benteke forcing saves in the 45′ and Lucas Bartlett testing the goalkeeper in the 45+1′.
The second half saw Charlotte control proceedings with multiple corners and chances. Liel Abada replaced Kerwin Vargas in the 58′, while D.C. United made wholesale changes in the 70′ and 71′, bringing on Lukas MacNaughton, Dominique Badji, and Caden Clark. Charlotte sealed the victory with disciplined defending in the final stages, earning a crucial away win despite D.C. United's resilient efforts throughout.
Goal: W. Zaha vs. DC, 33'
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