FC Dallas Defeats Seattle Sounders 3-1, Forcing Deciding Match in First-Round Playoff Series

Critical goals from Paul Arriola and Jesús Ferreira set the tone in the first 18 minutes of the match, bringing to an end Seattle's six-match unbeaten streak on the road. Deciding match in playoff series to be played in Seattle.

• Paul Arriola and Jesús Ferreira scored early goals for FC Dallas, following assists from Bernard Kamungo and Paxton Pomykal. Arriola scored in just six minutes, while Ferreira added to the lead with a penalty kick in the 18th minute.
• Seattle Sounders player, Jordan Morris, scored unassisted in the second half to close the gap.
• Jáder Obrian scored an unassisted goal in the 89th minute cementing Dallas' 3-1 victory and forcing a decisive game in the first-round playoff series against the Seattle Sounders.
• The victory marked the end of Seattle's six-match unbeaten streak on the road, and improves Dallas' home record against Seattle to 9-1-4 in their last 13 matches.
• The deciding match in the first-round playoff series will be played in Seattle.

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