Medeama SC suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Major League Soccer side DC United in the Capital City Cup at the Audi Field Stadium in Washington DC.
Coach Evans Adortey paraded a very strong line up for the game with Felix Kyei in post. Jean Vital, Kofi Asmah, Nurudeen Abdulai, Black Stars duo Jonathan Sowah and Fatawu Hamidu all made the cut.
Both teams started well with some sumptuous display of possessive football at the start with no any incursions in the opening minutes.
Colombian international Christian Dájome opened the scoring account on the 15th minute to put the home team in front, having held onto possession for sometime.
Back from recess, the Mauves and Yellows returned on a blistering note and attacked with so much intent and purpose.
Just five minutes from the break, Medeama SC got themselves back on level terms. Just what they have been looking for.
Center-back Nurudeen Abdulai pounced on failed save from goalkeeper Luis Zamudio to connect into the net to get his side back on level terms.
On the 63rd minute, DC United restored their lead kind courtesy Dutch international Nigel Robertha. After series of attempts, there was no goal as it finished 2-1 after full time.
Medeama SC are expected to return in the country by next week to prepare for their GPL outstanding week 3 tie against Nations FC on Thursday, October 19, 2023.1ll
