'Slim Pickens' but Moreno gets #111

For the second game in a row Chicago has let a win get away from them late in the game.

Chad Barrett took the lead for Chicago in the 18th minute on a great through ball by Blanco.With Wanchope out Blanco found Barrett on several ocassions It was very telling that three fourths of United's midfield was out as Chicago maintained most of the possession during the first half. Towards the end of the first half the Fire seemed to tire. DC put together a few opportunities, with an Emilio header being cleared from the line.Coach Tom Soehn had this to say about United's first half:
"We looked like a team that had time off. We came out flat. Obviously we had some new pieces in the lineup that haven't all played together so I think those signs showed, as well. We addressed some things at halftime. I think in some respects some of it got better, but on the day it wasn't our normal effort. Again, we were resilient. We get a point on the road on a day that we were missing guys is pretty important."

The play in the second half was a little more even but neither team could finish their chances. Then in the 84', Jaime Moreno was gifted a goal by Fire keeper Matt Pickens. Pickens went up for the curling ball but let it go. The ball ended up in the back of the net. I'm not sure if Pickens' thought the ball was over or lost it in the sun but the error tied the game.The Chicago keeper had this to say about it:
"(D.C.) crossed the ball in and I got to it. I thought it was going wide, but then I lost it. It's just one of those things that happen. I feel awful. We played good enough to win today."

Once again Troy Perkins came up with a huge save in the fifth minute of stoppage with a game saving save.

The point for the draw keeps DC United in the lead for the Supporter's Shield. Chivas is three points behind the Black and Red with a game in hand but DC holds the tie breaker with head to head points versus Chivas.

Moreno's goal also keeps him two goals ahead of Ante Razov in MLS's all time goal scorer race.