Raul Diaz Arce scored twice and Marco Etcheverry assisted on two goals as D.C. United claimed an easy 3-0 victory over Jamaica’s in Kingston in the first leg of their Giants Cup quarterfinal series. The match marked the first competitive matches for Jamaican Craig Ziadie and New Zealander Ryan Nelsen, as well as subs Bryan Namoff and Santino Quaranta, only 16. Etcheverry was the star, shredding the Arnett Gardens defense all afternoon with pinpoint passes. An appreciative crowd of over 4,500 gave the Bolivian a rousing standing ovation as he exited the field late in the game. After the match, Etcheverry spent 15 minutes posing for photos with dozens of ballboys, fans and media on the field. April 4 in Kingston Arnett Gardens (Jamaica) 0 D.C. United (USA) 3. Goals: Diaz Arce (Convey, Etcheverry) 39, Talley (Nelsen, Etcheverry) 59, Diaz Arce (pen.) 66. D.C. United — Simpson, Ziadie, Talley, Watson, Denton, Kamler, Nelsen, Convey (Alegria, 68), Etcheverry (Namoff, 78), Albright (Quaranta, 68), Diaz Arce. Arnett Gardens — McLeish, Barnes, Richards, Eldemire, Chin-Sue (Smith 70), Benjamin (Williams 63′), Neil, Davis, Richardson (Earl 68), Wilson, Shedden. Att.: 4,500.
