DC United, New England withstand each other in furious ending for 1-1 draw

The match between DC United and New England Revolution ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw on Wednesday night. Gabriel Pirani of DC United scored a crucial goal in extra time, leveling the score and securing a point for his team. New England’s goalkeeper, Aljaz Ivacic, played a key role in the match with two important saves that helped his team secure a point as well.

The game was intense from the start, with both teams fighting hard for possession and control. Pirani’s left-footed shot from outside the box found the top left corner of the net, equalizing the score and giving DC United hope for a win. However, New England’s defense held strong, with Wyatt Omsberg blocking a shot attempt from Aaron Herrera to keep the score level.

Both teams had their chances to take the lead, with Carles Gil of New England earning a free kick and Ivacic making a crucial save on Jared Stroud’s shot. DC United’s Randall Leal also had a chance to score, drawing a yellow card on Alhassan Yusuf, but Ivacic was there once again to deny David Schnegg on the rebound.

In the end, Luis Diaz Espinoza’s missed shot from the right of the box sealed the draw for both teams. Ilay Feingold had previously put New England ahead with a goal in stoppage time of the first half, but Pirani’s late equalizer ensured that the points were shared.

Looking ahead, New England Revolution will travel to play CF Montreal on Saturday, while DC United will face FC Cincinnati in their next match. The match was a thrilling display of skill and determination from both teams, and fans can look forward to more exciting matchups in the future.

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