May 23 (Reuters) - The New England Revolution played most of the second half with nine men but held on for a 1-1 draw with DC United in Major League Soccer action on Saturday.
In an at-times ill-tempered contest between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, the Revolution led at the break courtesy of a Charlie Davis goal in first half stoppage time.
But the complexion of the match changed when two New England players were sent off shortly after the break.
Chris Tierney got a straight red card for an agricultural foul in the 52nd minute, and Lee Nguyen was banished six minutes later for a second yellow card.