Tuesday, August 12, 2008

DC United vs. Charleston Battery For US Open Cup Crown

Both matches in the semifinal round of the 2008 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament were played on Tuesday night.

At Washington:

Luciano Emilio's double (4', 81') as well as Santino Quaranta's tally (48') powered DC United to a 3-1 victory over the New England Revolution at home.

At Charleston, South Carolina:

After a 1-1 deadlock through 120 minutes, in a battle of teams from the first division of the United Soccer Leagues, the Charleston Battery won the penalty-kick shootout 4-3 at home over the Seattle Sounders.

DC United will host Charleston in the US Open Cup final on September 3 at RFK Stadium.

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