Munteanu nets 2 goals as D.C. United powers past NYCFC 2-0
NEW YORK (AP) — Louis Munteanu scored two goals, and Sean Johnson had four saves as D. C. United beat New York City FC 2-0 on Sunday in the first meeting between the clubs this season.
Munteanu opened the scoring in the 29th minute, finishing a shot from the center of the box to give D. C. United a 1-0 lead.
He added a goal from the penalty spot in the 75th minute, firing a shot to the bottom right post to go up 2-0. D. C.
United (4-4-3), which beat Orlando City 3-2 last time out, has won back-to-back games for the first time this season. D. C.
United just 34. 9% possession but held a 19-8 edge in shots. New York City (3-5-3) pushed after halftime and created several late chances, including headers in stoppage time, but Johnson preserved his third clean sheet of the season.