Washington DC (USA): Wayne Rooney sent a 70-yard shot over the outstretched hand of goalkeeper Brian Rowe in the 10th minute and D.C. United held on for a 1-0 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night.
Rooney scores from beyond the half-line
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Former England and Premier League star lit up Major League Soccer in the US again with a moment of magic from inside his own half.
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Rooney took advantage of an Orlando giveaway in its attacking half, looked up to see Rowe way out of position and hammered the ball over the goal line.
D.C. United (8-4-6) snapped a five-game winless stretch with four draws during the span. Orlando (5-8-3) has just two wins in its last seven games.