Charlotte FC defeated D.C. United 0–1 on Saturday at Audi Field in MLS Regular Season action, capitalizing on a two-man advantage to secure the victory.
D.C. United started brightly, with Kye Rowles forcing a save in the 2′, but the match turned decisively when goalkeeper Luis Barraza was shown a straight red card in the 21′. Jordan Farr replaced David Schnegg in the 23′ to fill the void. The home side's troubles deepened in the 30′ when Aarón Herrera was sent off for violent conduct, leaving D.C. with nine men.
Charlotte seized control and broke through in the 33′, as Wilfried Zaha converted from the left side of the box, assisted by Nikola Petkovic. Despite the numerical disadvantage, D.C. continued to press, with Christian Benteke narrowly missing a header in the 38′ and forcing another save in the 45′. Charlotte maintained pressure in the second half, with Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty and Liel Abada testing Farr, but the substitute goalkeeper held firm.
Both teams created chances throughout, but Charlotte's efficiency proved decisive as they closed out the result.
Goal: W. Zaha vs. DC, 33'
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