RFK stadium lost power in half the stadium last night during play. The outage delayed play while the lights had to reset themselves and come back on. This provided an opportunity for some photos that would typically have to be staged or “Photoshopped.”

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: Gonzalo Martinez #23 of the DC United stretches in the dark after half of the stadium lost power during a SuperLiga game against CD Guadalajara at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC July 12, 2008. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: Fred #7 of the DC United trys to head the ball for a goal against CD Guadalajara goalie Luis Michel during a SuperLiga game at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC July 12, 2008. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: Goalie Zach Wells #1 of the DC United misses the ball during a SuperLiga game against a CD Guadalajara at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC July 12, 2008. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)

For more photos from the event please visit our complete photographic game coverage on our Flickr site.

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