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FC Dallas Rally Past Sporting KC in Seven-Goal Thriller at Toyota Stadium

FC Dallas overcame an early two-goal deficit to defeat Sporting Kansas City 4-3 on Sunday. Petar Musa scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, as the home side secured the victory.

Una Vargas

September 6, 20262 min read

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Home Side Completes Late Surge

FC Dallas secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday, September 6, at Toyota Stadium. The match began with the visitors taking control early, but the home team executed a decisive late surge to claim the win. The final score reflected a high-scoring affair that saw the hosts overcome a significant early deficit to take the points.

Early Struggles and Comeback

Sporting Kansas City established an immediate advantage, with Taylor Calheira finding the net in the fourth minute. Stephen Afrifa extended the visitant lead in the 19th minute, putting the home side under heavy pressure. FC Dallas responded steadily in the first half.

Logan Farrington scored in the 27th minute to reduce the gap, followed by Petar Musa equalizing in the 30th minute. Kaick completed the first-half turnaround with a goal in the 45th minute, sending the teams to the break with the home team leading 3-2.

Late Drama Decides Outcome

The second half brought renewed tension as the visitors fought back. Taylor Calheira struck again in the 78th minute to tie the match at 3-3, setting the stage for a potential draw. However, the game remained open until the final moments.

In the seventh minute of stoppage time, Petar Musa delivered the decisive blow, scoring the fourth goal for FC Dallas to seal the 4-3 result. This late goal proved crucial in determining the final outcome of the contest.

Statistical Highlights

The match featured significant contributions from key players on both sides. Petar Musa was prominent for FC Dallas, registering four total shots and scoring twice. Jonathan Sirois was instrumental in goal, recording seven saves for the home team.

For Sporting Kansas City, Taylor Calheira led the attack with six total shots and two goals. Stefan Cleveland provided stability in goal, making five saves for the visitors. The final records now stand as FC Dallas 10-7-6 and Sporting Kansas City 4-3-16.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761779

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Una Vargas

Una Vargas covers Plano high school and area college sports.

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