D.C. United midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) celebrates his goal with forward Wayne Rooney (9) and Yamil Asad (22) during the second half of an MLS soccer match. Photo / AP
D.C. United midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) celebrates his goal with forward Wayne Rooney (9) and Yamil Asad (22) during the second half of an MLS soccer match. Photo / AP
The former Manchester United star produced a highlight reel moment in Major League Soccer on Sunday (Monday NZT), when he set up a stoppage time winner for DC United. by chasing down and tackling Orlando's Will Johnson, who was crossing midfield and racing towardan empty net after DC brought their goalkeeper up for a corner.
The 32-year-old then turned the other way and sent a long ball to Luciano Acosta, who headed home his third goal of the match to give DC a remarkable 3-2 victory.
What was going through @WayneRooney's head on that game-winning play?