Luciano Acosta, right, battles Antonio Mlinar Delamea for the ball in the first half at RFK Stadium. (By Tony Quinn)D.C. United did not require an own goal to claim victory Saturday night. Left to its own devices, United persisted after a number of missed opportunities and defeated the New England Revolution, 1-0, on Luciano Acosta’s close-range volley in the 71st minute at RFK Stadium. It was the first goal off a United player’s foot since July 19. United notes: Steve Birnbaum and Patrick Nyarko (concussions), and Taylor Kemp and Bruno Miranda (hip injuries) were unavailable.

Source: Washington Post August 27, 2017 02:48 UTC