Munteanu brace lifts D.C. United to victory over NYCFC; Austin vs St. Louis up next
Munteanu brace lifts D.C. United to victory over NYCFC; Austin vs St. Louis up nextThere are two matches on offer this Sunday in Major League Soccer, as New York City FC face D.C. United, and Austin FC take on St. Louis City SC.
Here's what's gone down so far.
Munteanu brace lifts D.C. United to victory against NYCFC
Scorers: Munteanu 29', 75'
D.C. United opened the scoring after Jared Stroud's long-throw fell to Louis Munteanu in the box. Munteanu was first to react as he fired home from close range.
D.C. continued to dominate proceedings, taking 11 first-half shots to NYCFC's three. But despite their 1.92 xG, the visitors went into the break with just a 1-0 lead.
Eventually, D.C. United doubled their advantage through yet another long-throw. This time, it fell to Lucas Bartlett, who went down in the box following an aerial challenge from Keaton Parks.
The referee awarded the penalty, allowing Munteanu step up and complete his brace from the spot.
With three goals in last his last two matches, Munteanu has now led D.C. United to back-to-back wins and fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, NYCFC currently sit ninth in the East, occupying the final playoff position.
