D.C. United earned a 2-1 victory over New York City on Saturday at Yankee Stadium in MLS Regular Season action, with Gabriel Pirani scoring twice for the visitors.
New York City applied early pressure, with Hannes Wolf forcing a save in the 8'. The home side broke through in the 19' when Justin Haak finished from the center of the box, assisted by Maxi Moralez with Alonso Martínez providing the second assist.
D.C. United responded before halftime as Gabriel Pirani equalized in the 43', drilling home from outside the box to level the match at 1-1.
The second half saw continued pressure from both sides, with New York City generating multiple corners and blocked shots between the 59' and 68'. D.C. United found the decisive moment in the 77' when Pirani netted his second, converting from the center of the box after Christian Benteke's assist to make it 2-1.
New York City pushed for an equalizer late, winning corners in the 84', 87', and 90+5', but D.C. United's defense held firm to secure all the points on the road.
Goal: J. Haak vs. DC, 19'
Goal: G. Pirani vs. NYC, 44'
Goal: G. Pirani vs. NYC, 77'
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