Kaick inspires FC Dallas’ 3-1 comeback against Colorado Rapids

FC Dallas came from 1-0 down to beat Colorado Rapids 3-1 in Major League Soccer’s Regular Season - 34, with three second-half goals reversing the result. The comeback was supported by 27 shots and 3.72 expected goals for FC Dallas, compared with six shots and 0.73 expected goals for Colorado Rapids.

Colorado strike first, Dallas turn it around

Morgan Whittaker opened the scoring for Colorado Rapids in the 47th minute, assisted by Georgi Minoungou, to make it 0-1. FC Dallas levelled in the 75th minute when Joaquín Valiente Cioli scored from Kaick da Silva Ferreira’s assist, making it 1-1.

Kaick then completed the turnaround in the 88th minute, scoring with an assist from nolan norris to put FC Dallas 2-1 ahead. Santiago Moreno added the last goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Logan Farrington, for the 3-1 final score.

Dallas’ pressure tells

FC Dallas held 51% possession and registered 10 shots on goal, while Colorado Rapids had 49% possession and one shot on goal. Colorado Rapids goalkeeper saves numbered seven, underlining the pressure created by the home side. The teams were close in accurate passes, with FC Dallas recording 359 and Colorado Rapids 356.

The event list records yellow cards for Noah Cobb in the 37th minute, Matthew Elliott Wells in the 81st minute and Kosi Thompson in the 90th minute. The match statistics list Colorado Rapids with two yellow cards, creating a discrepancy in the supplied records. Neither team received a red card.

Table impact and standout performer

FC Dallas remain #2 in the Western Conference with 58 points from 34 games, 15 points ahead of Colorado Rapids, who are #12 with 43 points from 34 games. Vancouver Whitecaps lead with 64 points. Kaick was the highest-rated player at 9.0, scoring one goal, providing one assist and making five key passes.