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Playoffs · 1996 · Conference Semifinals

MetroStars 2–2 D.C..

NY/NJ MetroStars and D.C. United drew 2–2 on Tuesday, September 24, 1996, in the 1996 MLS Cup Playoffs (Conference Semifinals) at Giants Stadium, before an announced crowd of 14,416, and MetroStars won the shootout 6-5.

NY/NJ MetroStars

Carlos Queiroz

  • De Avila 38'
  • Savarese 75'

2–2

Full time · decided by shootout

MetroStars won the shootout 6-5

D.C. United

Bruce Arena

  • Diaz Arce 24'
  • Moreno 56'

Timeline

How it unfolded.

  1. 24'GoalDiaz Arce
  2. SubstitutionMatt Knowlesfor Ted Gillen33'
  3. GoalDe Avila38'
  4. 56'GoalMoreno
  5. 62'SubstitutionTony Sannehfor John Maessner
  6. SubstitutionGiovanni Savaresefor Rhett Harty74'
  7. SubstitutionRob Johnsonfor A.J. Wood74'
  8. GoalSavarese75'
  9. 90'SubstitutionJeff Causeyfor Mark Simpson

Lineups

Who played.

NY/NJ MetroStars

  1. Tony Meola
  2. Jeff Zaun
  3. Peter Vermes
  4. Rhett Harty ↓
  5. Ted Gillen ↓
  6. Damian Silvera
  7. Roberto Donadoni A
  8. Miles Joseph A
  9. Tab Ramos
  10. A.J. Wood ↓
  11. Antony De Avila GA

Bench

  1. Giovanni Savarese G↑
  2. Matt Knowles ↑
  3. Rob Johnson ↑

D.C. United

  1. Mark Simpson ↓
  2. Clint Peay
  3. Eddie Pope
  4. Jeff Agoos
  5. Mario Gori
  6. Richie Williams
  7. John Maessner ↓
  8. John Harkes
  9. Marco Etcheverry A
  10. Raul Diaz Arce GA
  11. Jaime Moreno G

Bench

  1. Jeff Causey ↑
  2. Tony Sanneh ↑

Match facts

Match facts

Date
Tuesday, September 24, 1996
Competition
Playoffs · 1996 · Conference Semifinals
Venue
Giants Stadium
Attendance
14,416
MetroStars coach
Carlos Queiroz
D.C. coach
Bruce Arena
Officials
Esse Baharmast (Referee)

Attendance is the announced figure.