After three consecutive defeats at home and a scoreless rut that eclipsed 400 minutes, D.C. United ached for some good fortune Saturday at BC Place.
It arrived in the form of a favorable decision early in the second half and four Vancouver Whitecaps shots that struck the goal frame, including Cristian Techera’s penalty kick deep into stoppage time that left United with a 1-0 victory.
Lamar Neagle converted his penalty-kick opportunity in the 61st minute as United (4-6-2) recovered from an awful homestand and stretched its unbeaten streak on the road to three matches.
Bill Hamid was exceptional in net, making several sensational saves.