MLS Seattle Sounders FC

Offensive Shootout Results in Tie

Published on June 18, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Seattle Sounders FC News Release


SEATTLE- An own goal by each club would prove to be the deciding factor in the 3-3 draw between the Seattle Sounders FC (5-3-6) and Eastern Conference leaders D.C. United (5-2-8) at Xbox Pitch at Qwest Field Wednesday night.

The equalizer for D.C. United came in the 87th minute of the match from an own goal by Sounders FC defender Tyrone Marshall who deflected a cross into the net from forward Chris Pontius.

Sounders FC had led 3-1 after Fredy Montero's sixth goal of the season in the 57th minute. Seattle's first goal was scored on a 30-yard blast by Osvaldo Alonso and an own goal resulting from an initial shot by Nate Jaqua put the hosts ahead 2-1 at halftime.

D.C. United's Chris Pontius opened the scoring in the 34th minute, converting a long cross by midfielder Santino Quaranta.

The visitors began their comeback when Christian Gomez scored in the 67th minute, slotting a shot far post past Kasey Keller.

Seattle finished with a 17-10 advantage in shots.

Seattle will travel to face the Red Bulls (2-10-3) at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday night at 4:30pm PT.

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