In an exhilarating match at Children’s Mercy Park, FC Dallas secured a 4-2 win against Sporting Kansas City during Week 17 of the MLS season. The home side opened the scoring early with Magomed Suleymanov finding the net in the 7th minute. However, a swift response from Sporting Kansas came just three minutes later, as Petar Musa scored to level the match.
The game’s intensity heightened in the second half, with FC Dallas taking the lead again thanks to a penalty conversion from Luciano Acosta in the 58th minute. Acosta not only scored from the spot but also added another goal in the 76th minute, significantly contributing to the team’s dominance. Santiago Muñoz capped off the scoring for FC Dallas, scoring just before full time with a clinical finish.
Bernard Kamungo provided a spark for FC Dallas after joining the fray, impressively scoring in the 68th minute with a well-placed shot to the right corner of the net, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Despite Kamungo’s efforts, including a near miss hitting the post in stoppage time, the standout performer of the day was undoubtedly Petar Musa from Sporting Kansas City, who not only scored one goal but also made four attempts on target, displaying his attacking prowess.
Sporting Kansas City’s head coach Kerry Zavagnin opted for a 4-3-3 formation, placing John Pulskamp in goal. He deployed Khiry Shelton, Jansen Miller, Joaquín Fernández, and Logan Ndenbe in defense, while Jake Davis, Jacob Bartlett, and Manu García provided support in midfield, with a forward line consisting of Magomed Suleymanov, Dejan Joveljic, and Erik Thommy.
On the other hand, FC Dallas, managed by Eric Quill, lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Maarten Paes as the goalkeeper; the defensive unit included Shaquell Moore, Sebastien Ibeagha, Álvaro Augusto, and Marco Farfan. The midfield was anchored by Sebastián Lletget, Patrickson Delgado, Pedrinho, and Luciano Acosta, with Anderson Julio and Petar Musa leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Sergii Demianchuk.
Looking ahead, Sporting Kansas City will host Charlotte FC in their next match, while FC Dallas is set to face the San Jose Earthquakes on their home turf.
Substitutions for Sporting Kansas City
59’ 2T – Erik Thommy off for Daniel Salloi and Jake Davis off for Memo Rodríguez.
78’ 2T – Magomed Suleymanov off for Stephen Afrifa and Logan Ndenbe off for Santiago Muñoz.
Yellow Cards for Sporting Kansas City:
47’ 1T Khiry Shelton (holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 53’ 2T Joaquín Fernández (holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 55’ 2T Daniel Salloi (holding an opponent to prevent advancement), and 55’ 2T Memo Rodríguez (dissent towards the referee).
Red Card for Sporting Kansas City:
15’ 2T Khiry Shelton (second yellow card).
Substitutions for FC Dallas
65’ 2T – Pedrinho off for Bernard Kamungo and Sebastián Lletget off for Nolan Norris.
82’ 2T – Petar Musa off for Logan Farrington.
89’ 2T – Anderson Julio off for Anthony Ramírez, Luciano Acosta off for Joshua Torquato, and Dejan Joveljic off for Mason Toye.
Yellow Cards for FC Dallas:
49’ 1T Petar Musa, 51’ 1T Anderson Julio (holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 3’ 2T Pedrinho (holding an opponent to prevent advancement), and 19’ 2T Luciano Acosta.