D.C. United’s 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday night turned swiftly and severely, from a deficit at even strength to a tied match with a man advantage and, before long, a lead that would hold up through an uncomfortable second half.

Christian Benteke scored two goals in the first half and D.C. United took advantage of the short-handed Seattle Sounders for a 2-1 victory Saturday night at Washington.