D.C. United's CONCACAF Champions League hopes were suddenly endangered after suffering through a 1-1 tie Tuesday evening against the lightly regarded Luis Angel Firpo squad from El Salvador. Firpo was a last second replacement entry into the tournament but managed to hold its own through 90 minutes of play on RFK Stadium's home field.
To the shock of United fans, Firpo actually took the early lead with Mario Alejandro Benitez striking in the 26th minute. Jaime Moreno equalized the score on a late first half penalty kick to regain a brief measure of respectability. D.C. United was hampered by a lineup consisting largely of reserve players with many of its starters being rested for MLS league matches.
With the first round of Champions League play a home-and-home affair, D.C. United must win or gain a high scoring draw at Firpo next Tuesday to avoid the upset exit from the tournament.Labels: d.c. united, men's pro soccer, sports
