Post-match
After the game Eskandarian stated, "I didn't even know where the ball hit me. It was just what you learn in youth soccer; you keep going until you hear a whistle." On August 19, 2011 Eskandarian publicly stated that there was a handball on the play that led to his second goal.
The Wizard's head coach, Bob Gansler, complimented United's defensive performance:
| “ | To use an old bit of soccer wisdom, you play about as well as your opponent lets you. | ” |
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