The New England Revolution capitalized on an own goal for a 1-0 win over visiting D.C. United on Saturday.
In the 48th minute, Brandon Bye sent a cross into open space toward the D.C. goal mouth. Defender Brendan Hines-Ike attempted to intercept the ball but accidentally deflected it into his team’s net for the game-deciding score.
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It was a tough error for Hines-Ike in his second MLS game. Hines-Ike was coming off a sterling debut game, scoring a proper goal in last week’s season-opening 2-1 win over New York City FC.
D.C. United (1-1-0, 3 points) haven’t won their first two games in a season since 1999.
The Revolution (1-0-1, 4 points) won their first home game of the season following a 2-2 away draw against the Chicago Fire last week.
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New England goalkeeper Matt Turner made one save for his first shutout of the season.
Neither team generated much in the way of dangerous chances during a scoreless first half, despite some decent pressure. The Revolution controlled the first 30 minutes but only had one shot on goal, a Gustavo Bou free kick that was easily stopped by D.C. United goalkeeper Chris Seitz.
The own goal seemed to spark the Revolution’s attack. Within 10 minutes of Hines-Ike’s miscue, New England came close to extending its lead on shots from Carles Gil and Adam Buksa, but both were off-target.
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Andrew Farrell almost returned the own goal favor in the 68th minute. The defender made a clearance attempt that went toward the Revolution’s net and deflected off the post.
The Revolution are unbeaten (4-0-3) in seven regular-season matchups against D.C. United since the start of the 2019 season. The Revs are 5-0-5 in their last 10 home games against D.C. United, a streak dating back to the 2012 season.
Offseason acquisitions Arnor Traustason and Christian Mafla made their debuts for New England, both appearing in the starting 11.
–Field Level Media
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