In Week 23 of the 2024 MLS – USA tournament, FC Dallas beat the home team 4-3 on Saturday in their visit to Audi Field. The home team’s goals were scored by Christian Benteke (1′ 1T), David Schnegg (42′ 1T) and Jared Stroud (2′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Nkosi Tafari (8′ 1T), Sebastián Lletget (20′ 1T), Paul Arriola (39′ 1T) and Tsiki Ntsabeleng (44′ 1T).
Christian Benteke thrilled the stadium with his finish in the first minute of the first half. With a pass from Theodore Ku-Dipietro, the striker headed the ball in off the goalkeeper’s left post.
Tsiki Ntsabeleng was the star of the match. The FC Dallas striker scored 1 goal.
Another important player in the match was Sebastian Lletget. The FC Dallas midfielder scored 1 goal.
D.C. United head coach Troy Lesesne has deployed a 4-4-2 formation with Alex Bono in goal; Lucas Bartlett, Cristian Dájome, Matai Akinmboni and David Schnegg in defense; Boris Enow, Jared Stroud, Mateusz Klich and Theodore Ku-Dipietro in midfield; and Christian Benteke and Dominique Badji up front.
For their part, Peter Luccin’s men lined up in a 3-5-2 formation with Maarten Paes between the posts; Nkosi Tafari, Sebastien Ibeagha and Marco Farfan in defence; Ruan, Manuel Cafumana, Asier Illarramendi, Paul Arriola and Sebastian Lletget in midfield; and Tsiki Ntsabeleng and Logan Farrington up front.
Referee Sergii Boiko was selected to conduct the game.
DC United will visit Toronto FC next week, while FC Dallas will play at home against Colorado Rapids at Toyota Stadium.
Changes at DC United
- 45′ 2T – Dominique Badji came out for Martin Vladimir Rodriguez Torrejon, Mateusz Andrzej Klich for Matti Peltola and Cristian Andres Dajome Arboleda for Aaron Joseph Herrera
- 61′ 2T – Salieron by , by Gabriel Cordeiro Pirani and Tsiki Ntsabeleng by Jesús David Ferreira Castro
- 74′ 2T – Matai Eyitayo Akinmboni came on for Pedro Miguel Martins Santos
DC United cautioned:
- 25′ 1T Mateusz Klich (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 34′ 1T Boris Enow (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 43′ 1T Jared Stroud (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 35′ 2T Martín Rodríguez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 46′ 2T Christian Benteke (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 47′ 2T David Schnegg (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Sent off at DC United:
- 47′ 1T Boris Enow (Red for double yellow)
Changes at FC Dallas
- 69′ 2T – Logan Farrington came out for Samuel Yuichi Junqua
- 87′ 2T – Asier Illarramendi Andonegi came out for Patrickson Luiggy Delgado Villa
FC Dallas cautioned:
- 1′ 2T Marco Farfan (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 8′ 2T Paul Arriola and 37′ 2T Asier Illarramendi (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
BBC-NEWS-SRC: IMPORTING DATE: 2024-08-25 03:45:01
