Match Recap

Match Recap: New England Revolution 2, D.C. United 0 – August 09

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New England Revolution defeated D.C. United 2–0 on Saturday at Gillette Stadium in MLS Regular Season action, with both teams creating chances throughout the match.

The first half saw balanced play as both sides searched for the opener. Lucas Bartlett's header missed wide for D.C. United in the 3′, while Tomás Chancalay sent a shot off target for New England in the 5′. D.C. generated pressure through David Schnegg's header in the 35′ and Hosei Kijima's effort in the 37′, both saved. New England responded with blocked attempts from Tomás Chancalay in the 39′ and Leo Campana in the 45+2′.

The second half remained tight until Leo Campana broke through in the 62′, heading home from Carles Gil's assist. D.C. nearly responded when Jared Stroud forced a save in the 65′, but Carles Gil doubled the advantage in the 70′, finishing from outside the box after Peyton Miller's assist.

D.C. continued pressing as Dominique Badji's header was saved in the 86′, and Christian Benteke was caught offside in the 90+4′, but New England held firm to secure the victory.

Goal: L. Campana vs. DC, 62'

Goal: C. Gil vs. DC, 70'

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