D.C. United’s comeback efforts Sunday night stretched from almost the start of the MLS match to the chaotic finish at Audi Field.
In between, there was nothing but frustration as Orlando City expertly wasted time and United’s efforts to land a late equalizer fizzled in a 1-0 defeat before a crowd of 5,280.
As time melted away, United howled for penalty kicks, players tussled and some fans tossed objects onto the field. Amid the madness, the visitors weathered United’s squalls to remain unbeaten (2-0-3).
“If there is one way to lose, this is the way,” United Coach Hernán Losada said.