Major League Soccer
Charlotte overturns deficit to defeat DC United 3-1 at Bank of America Stadium
Late surge sees hosts score three unanswered goals after DC United's early second-half opener
Charlotte secured a 3-1 victory over DC United at Bank of America Stadium, with all four goals coming in the second half after a goalless first half.
DC United broke the deadlock in the 55th minute through Lucian Munteanu, who found the net with an assist from Peglow. The visitors appeared poised to hold on for a crucial away win.
However, Charlotte responded quickly. Dane Schnegg pulled one back for the hosts in the 64th minute, leveling the scoreline and shifting momentum.
Two minutes later, in the 66th minute, William Cleary restored Charlotte's lead, capitalizing on an assist from P. Biel. The home crowd sensed a turning point.
The decisive moment came in the 77th minute when P. Biel scored his second goal of the match, this time assisted by L. Abada, sealing the win for Charlotte.
Discipline issues emerged late in the game. DC United's Peglow received a yellow card in the 68th minute, while Charlotte's T. Smalls was booked in the 85th. P. Biel picked up a late yellow in stoppage time.
Both teams entered the match with their coaches on the sidelines: Dean Smith for Charlotte and Rene Weiler for DC United. The match was officiated by referee Elijio Arreguin.
The result moves Charlotte to fifth place in the Eastern Conference with 32 points from 21 games, while DC United remain in 11th position with 24 points after the same number of matches.
Charlotte's comeback will be remembered as a testament to their resilience, while DC United will rue their inability to maintain their early second-half advantage in a match officiated by Elijio Arreguin at Bank of America Stadium.