The Guatemlata defender Aaron Herrera was one of the protagonists in the 2-2 draw between DC United and the Chicago Fire on the second day of the MLS. With precise assistance in the last play of the game, Herrera was decisive for his team to rescue a point when everything seemed to go empty hands.
The match began favorable for DC United, who advanced on the scoreboard with a goal by the experienced striker Christian Benteke. However, the local team managed to react and turn the scoreboard thanks to a double of the Belgian Hugo Cuypers, who took advantage of the defensive deconcentrations of the visit.
The capital team tried to match the encounter with several arrivals to the rival area, but the lack of effectiveness complicated its aspirations. The clearest opportunity came in the 90th minute, when Benteke had a penalty in his favor, but did not materialize with goal.
When it seemed that the defeat was inevitable, Aaron Herrera appeared in the last play of the game to change the outcome. From the right wing, the Guatemalan sent a measured center to the area, where Jacob Murrell executed a spectacular Chilean who left the rival goalkeeper without options, decreeing 2-2 in the 95th minute.
With this assistance, Herrera added his first offensive contribution in the season, ratifying its importance in the DC United scheme and its ability to generate danger from its position in defense. His vision of play and precision in shipments make him a key weapon for his team in this campaign.
The tie leaves mixed sensations for DC United, which avoided a defeat in the last sigh, but continues with doubts in defense and offensive effectiveness. For Herrera, this action represents an impulse in its performance and a sample that its contribution goes beyond defensive.
This last-minute bicycle kick from Jacob Murrell 😱
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The capital team must now focus on its next challenge in the MLS, where it will seek to improve its performance and add their first victory in the season. Meanwhile, the Guatemalan defender continues to consolidate as a fundamental piece in the squad, demonstrating its quality on both sides of the field.
After two days elapsed in the MLS, Herrera’s team is in place eight, with two points, product of two draws.