D.C. United seemed content to escape FC Cincinnati with a scoreless draw, only for Ola Kamara to snag the game’s only goal from the spot eight minutes into stoppage time, securing a 1-0 win. United were down a man after a late, VAR-assisted red card to Moses Nyeman, only for VAR to also grant them the game-winning penalty kick.
The home side’s directness characterized the opening moments, but United had the game’s first serious look. Drew Skundrich and Edison Flores did well to open up the Cincinnati defense, with the Peruvian slipping Brad Smith in behind.