MLS Red Bull New York

MetroStars Thwart D.C. United 1-0

Published on May 10, 2003 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Red Bull New York News Release


EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Clint Mathis's first-half goal led the MetroStars their third consecutive victory, a 1-0 victory against D.C. United on Saturday night at Giants Stadium.

Mathis scored in the 42nd minute to extend the MetroStars (3-1-1) unbeaten string to four matches, while keeping United (0-2-3) searching for their first victory of the season, and extending their streak without scoring to 283 minutes.

The only goal of the match came after a nifty exchange between Mark Lisi and Amado Guevara at the top of the penalty area. Guevara chipped a little pass over the United defense and in full stride Mathis took it off his chest and lashed a shot with the outside of his right foot past a diving Nick Rimando. It was the second goal of the season for Mathis, and kept intact the winning streak when he scores for the MetroStars, now 19-0-2.

As the first half went on, the home side gradually began to take control of the match, but couldn't find the final touch to beat Rimando. In short order in the 26th minute, Rimando first saved a terrific flick-on header from Mike Magee on a Guevara free kick, then saved a Richie Williams shot from the resulting corner.

Guevara and Mathis controlled the tempo of the match for MetroStars, who began to be put under pressure in the second half as United coach Ray Hudson made a number of changes - both in personnel and tactics - to try and change his team's fortunes. Bobby Convey forced a good save from Metros 'keeper Tim Howard, then Alecko Eskandarian was also denied by the U.S. international, in United's best chances to break their scoreless string.

Next week, United will return home in search of their first victory in 2003 when they play host to Kansas City Wizards at RFK Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET (Fox Sports World). The MetroStars will travel to Invesco Field to take on the Colorado Rapids at 4 p.m. EDT (ESPN2).

MLS Man of the Match: Amado Guevara (MetroStars)

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