ATLANTA — Leonardo Jara launched the ball in stride, a step from the center line and 40 yards from the hopeful recipient.
D.C. United was springing a quick counter against FC Cincinnati on Thursday, and already ahead by a goal in the second half, Jara spotted an opportunity to end any doubts about the outcome.
He struck the ball with accuracy and pace, plus some bend. It took one true bounce on the synthetic surface to Wayne Rooney, an expert finisher who made the rest look easy.
The 4-1 victory was notable for not only the club’s largest scoring eruption in four months, but that exquisite delivery by the Argentine right back.