WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Lewis Neal scored the tie-breaking goal in stoppage time Saturday and D.C. United secured a playoff berth with a 3-2 decision over Columbus.
The decisive tally came after Marcelo Saragosa forged a 2-2 deadlock in the 59th minute as United (17-10-6, 57 points) extended their unbeaten streak to six matches and reached the post-season for the first time in five years.
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Rookie Nick DeLeon netted his sixth goal of the season in the first half for D.C.
Eddie Gaven and Jairo Arrieta scored for the Crew (14-12-7), who were officially eliminated from playoff contention.
