MLS D.C. United

United defeat Revolution

Published on November 6, 2004 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Three times D.C. United struck, and three times the New England Revolution responded. But they had no final answer in a gripping penalty kick shootout that sent United to their first MLS Cup in five years, winning the shootout 4-3 and clinching the Eastern Conference Championship after the teams played to a 3-3 tie over 120 minutes on Saturday night at RFK Stadium.

"It was an emotional roller coaster," said United Head Coach Peter Nowak. "I give credit to Steve Nicol and his team. I think they made it very difficult for us tonight and they deserved to be in the final like us. It was a great game for Major League Soccer and for our fantastic fans tonight, because they stuck with us the whole season. They know we are a very good team. This first trophy is good for our guys. I always said from the very first day that I am very proud of them and today, they made me proud of them again."

Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis has earned a reputation as a penalty stopper in getting his club to the Eastern Conference Championship. And while he saved two penalties in the six-round shootout, United 'keeper Nick Rimando stopped two of his own (also seeing one crash off the crossbar), including the last kick from Clint Dempsey that put D.C. United their fifth MLS Cup, this time against the Kansas City Wizards next Sunday

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