LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas: Three Key Moments
FC Dallas came through with two late goals to defeat the LA Galaxy, 2-1, in extra time as they now advance to the final of the U.S. Open Cup.
FC Dallas left Los Angeles in high spirits after they pulled off a 2-1 win in extra time over the Galaxy. This was an exciting game that had all of the scoring action come late in the match. This semifinal match-up had a trip to the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup final on the line.
FC Dallas completed an improbable comeback as they scored two goals in the final five minutes of the game. This will be the third time that FC Dallas will be in the U.S. Open Cup Final in franchise history. They missed their two previous chances at the title in 2005 and 2007 when they lost to the LA Galaxy and the New England Revolution.
Both teams were trying hard for the opportunity to reach the final as they both played strong sides with quality first team players. It was a tough spot for both clubs as they play this midweek match and they also have a game in MLS regular season play in just a few days time. Both coaches did a great job of mixing their first team and reserve players to create for an exciting game.
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1. LA Substitutions in the 74th minute
Galaxy head coach, Bruce Arena, made two vital substitutions in the 74th minute when he brought on Gyasi Zardes and Giovani dos Santos. These were two big name players bring off of the bench. They provided firepower and gave the team a spark that they were missing. The two connected in the 100th minute to create the only score for Los Angeles on the night.
2. Penalty in the First Period of Extra Time
Zardes linked up with Gio in the 100th minute as Gyasi played a beautiful through ball to dos Santos who took a touch and the goalkeeper brought him down inside of the box. The ref awarded LA the penalty. Mike Magee took the penalty shot and buried it home to the left of the FC Dallas keeper. This put the Galaxy up in the 101′ minute and many fans thought this would be the game winner.
3. Match Winner
The match winner from FC Dallas came in the 121′ minutes of extra time after they had tied things up just a few minutes before in 116′ minute. Many fans around the stadium were upset that an extra minute of stoppage time was added to the end of the match but Victor Ulloa took advantage of the opportunity. He headed in the cross from Mauro Diaz to steal this one from LA.
FC Dallas will now clash with the New England Revolution in the U.S. Open Cup Final on Wednesday, September 21st. This will be a rematch of the 2007 Lamar Hunt trophy final which was a match where the Revs won 3-2 over FC Dallas. It should be a great game between two exciting teams with a chance to hoist the trophy on the line.