WAYNE ROONEY’S DC United FINALLY received a match – due to a serving to hand from new arrival Christian Benteke.
The former England skipper’s staff had misplaced 5 and drawn one among their first six video games in August.
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Christian Benteke made his DC United debut simply 24 hours after touching down in New YorkCredit: Rex
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The win ended a run of six matches with no win for Wayne Rooney’s aspectCredit: Alamy
That included a 6-0 drubbing at dwelling by Philadelphia as Rooney struggled to weave his magic within the dugout since switching Derby for DC in July.
But they bought a vital three factors away at New York City on Wednesday night time.
And that included new-signing Benteke getting 17 minutes of motion off the bench – regardless of touching down in New York simply 24 hours earlier and nonetheless not even going to Washington but.
The former Aston Villa, Liverpool and Crystal Palace striker, 31, signed as one of many designated gamers nearly 4 weeks in the past on August 5.
But problems over his work visa meant he was not in a position to practice along with his new team-mates earlier than taking to the sphere.
Goals from Ola Kamara and Steve Birnbaum both aspect of half-time secured a 2-1 win.
But Rooney was fast to heap reward on his new No20 Benteke – who has reportedly turn out to be the membership’s all-time top-paid participant, even surpassing the ex-Manchester United man’s wage throughout his stint.
The supervisor informed the MLS web site: “He was on an extended flight yesterday, he hasn’t skilled with the staff, and to be prepared and obtainable to get some minutes tonight, I’m more than happy and delighted.
“He brings quite a lot of expertise and targets. As you are seeing tonight, he makes it tough for defenders – defenders at all times know they have been in a sport.”
Benteke spent ten years within the Premier League earlier than signing a two-year cope with the MLS aspect, with the choice of an additional season.
And after a vivid and full of life cameo in Wednesday’s win, the large Belgian is hoping to push on – particularly with a World Cup later within the yr.
Benteke informed reporters: “To be sincere with you, my dream was to play within the Premier League. In ten years, I felt like I’ve reached what I needed to do as a child.
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“I felt {that a} new problem can be one thing that might push me, and produce one thing totally different out of me.
“I actually needed to decide on one thing that makes me joyful, and I’m able to take any penalties from that.
“When I had an opportunity to talk with the supervisor, clearly he is a legend, it was a simple determination ultimately.
“I’m actually joyful. When you see the boys taking part in and also you’re not a part of the staff, it is actually arduous. But I’m right here now.
“I feel it’s the lifetime of a footballer. I feel I’ve bought sufficient expertise to cope with this type of scenario.
“When you are excited, once you’re wanting ahead on your problem, you do not take into consideration being drained or about flying, you simply wish to play video games.”
