Patrick Nyarko scores as DC United beat Atlanta United 2-1 in MLS

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Ghana midfielder Patrick Nyarko powered his club side DC United to victory over Atalanta United in the Major League Soccer.

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Nyarko scored the winning goal as they defeated Atalanta 2-1 at the RFK Stadium.

Atlanta opened scoring in the 17th minute through German midfielder Julian Gressel before Luciano Acosta restored parity for DC United just before the break.

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Patrick Twumasi put the home team in front in the 60th minute to clinch all three points for the side.

Nyarko made his Ghana debut against Chile in an international friendly at the PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania five years ago.