Experienced Ghanaian winger Patrick Nyarko scored the opener for DC United in their 1-1 draw with San Jose Earthquakes in the American Major League Soccer on Saturday.
The former Chicago Fire attacker scored in the 34th minute to put United into the lead but the hosts equalised late into the second-half.
After surviving an initial push by San Jose, D.C. conjured up a classic counterpunch goal to break out in the 34th minute. Nyarko, acquired this winter in a trade from Chicago, darted into the penalty area while fellow newcomer Lamar Neagle sized up an inswinging cross from the left wing.
Nyarko sliced into open space between two San Jose defenders and went against goalkeeper David Bingham’s momentum to open his D.C. account after scoring 19 league goals in eight years with the Fire.
Nyarko joined United before the start of the season after leaving Chicago Fire and has began his season on a good note.
