Dallas defeats LAFC 3-1 with Musa and rookies shining
- Petar Musa scored the opening goal for FC Dallas in the 28th minute, giving them a 1-0 lead at halftime.
- In the second half, rookies Patrickson Delgado and Logan Farrington scored two goals within two minutes, extending Dallas's lead to 3-0.
- LAFC managed to score a consolation goal late in the match, but Dallas's strong performance secured their victory.
On Saturday night in Frisco, Texas, FC Dallas secured a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC, showcasing strong performances from Petar Musa and two rookies, Patrickson Delgado and Logan Farrington. Musa opened the scoring with an unassisted goal in the 28th minute, marking his 15th goal of the season. Dallas maintained a 1-0 lead at halftime, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities early in the match. In the second half, the momentum shifted further in favor of Dallas as Delgado scored in the 60th minute, assisted by Farrington and Paul Arriola. Just two minutes later, Farrington found the net himself, extending the lead to 3-0. Both Delgado and Farrington celebrated their fourth goals of the season, with Farrington also contributing significantly with eight assists. LAFC managed to avoid a shutout when Eduard Atuesta scored in the 86th minute, assisted by Omar Campos, who recorded his third assist of the season. Despite this late goal, LAFC struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match, with Dallas's defense and goalkeeper Maarten Paes effectively limiting their scoring chances. This victory marked an important milestone for Dallas, as they remain unbeaten in their last 20 league matches when leading at halftime. Looking ahead, LAFC will face FC Cincinnati, while Dallas prepares to host Orlando City, aiming to build on their recent success.