D.C. United's first official U.S. Open Cup opponent of 2009 play has finally been determined. The Ocean City Barons amateur squad scored its second upset in as many weeks to reach this point, defeating minor professional team Real Maryland FC in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup soccer tournament.
Ocean City took a 1-0 overtime victory Tuesday on its home field in New Jersey, scoring on a penalty kick goal from J.T. Noone in the 108th official minute of play. The Barons had earlier defeated Crystal Palace Baltimore in its USOC opener.
D.C. United is scheduled to host the Ocean City squad on June 30 from the Maryland SoccerPlex though the Barons are still attempting to buy out the game, reports the Press of Atlantic City. D.C. United had already advanced to the third round on a double bye after playing two games to qualify for the tournament.
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