Played
April 5, 2013 8:45 PM EDT
LIVESTRONG Sporting Park — Kansas City, Kansas
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Attendance: 18988
April 5, 2013 8:45 PM EDT
LIVESTRONG Sporting Park — Kansas City, Kansas
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Attendance: 18988
89′
Claudio Bieler
Sporting Kansas City 1-0 D.C. United: Claudio Bieler finally breaks through
With SKC fearing its pressure might not pay off, Designated Player Claudio Bieler popped up in the 89th minute to score.
By Zac Lee Rigg
Al Messerschmidt
Sporting Kansas City's persistent pressure finally paid off in a 1-0 home win over D.C. United on Friday.
Claudio Bieler scored 89th minute. Soony Saad intercepted a weak pass by Marcos Sánchez, nutmegged Marcelo Saragosa, and laid a low cross into the box. Bieler turned it past Bill Hamid for his fourth goal in six games.
The host side had created the better chances. Sporting KC held over 60 percent of possession and fired off 14 shots to D.C.'s four. Kansas City also crossed 22 times from open play. United crossed twice.
Claudio Bieler scored 89th minute. Soony Saad intercepted a weak pass by Marcos Sánchez, nutmegged Marcelo Saragosa, and laid a low cross into the box. Bieler turned it past Bill Hamid for his fourth goal in six games.
The host side had created the better chances. Sporting KC held over 60 percent of possession and fired off 14 shots to D.C.'s four. Kansas City also crossed 22 times from open play. United crossed twice.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
8 | 0 |
|
Mike Magee Midfielder LA Galaxy |
6 | 1 |
|
Claudio Bieler Striker Sporting KC |
6 | 1 |
|
Marco Di Vaio Striker Montreal Impact |
6 | 0 |
|
Robert Earnshaw Striker Toronto FC |
5 | 2 |
