There 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 at NYCFC
Scorers: Munteanu 29′, 75′
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D.C. 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. United continued to dominate proceedings, taking 11 first-half shots to NYCFC’s three. Yet, despite their 1.92 xG, the visitors only went into the break with 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 following an aerial challenge in the box from Keaton Parks. The referee pointed to the spot, allowing Munteanu step up and complete his brace from the penalty 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.
