FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver came to Toyota Stadium and left with all three points in a entertaining encounter that saw the Whitecaps edge out FC Dallas 2-3. The visitors got off to a flying start, racing into a 2-1 halftime lead and forcing their hosts to chase the game from the break. Dallas pulled level in the second half but couldn't find a way past Vancouver again, with the Whitecaps restoring their advantage to seal the win. It was a strong display from the visitors, who had the better of the chances across the 90 minutes with six shots on target to Dallas's three. Sebastian Berhalter was the standout performer on the night, earning the man-of-the-match honors for a commanding display. The match stayed tight throughout with neither side able to dominate possession, but Vancouver's clinical finishing proved the difference when it counted. Dallas will be frustrated not to get something from a competitive game at home, though they can take some encouragement from fighting back to level things up before ultimately falling short.

Vancouver Whitecaps beat FC Dallas 2-3 at Toyota Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 49% in favour of FC Dallas, Vancouver Whitecaps made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 8 attempts from FC Dallas against 16 from Vancouver Whitecaps over the course of the game. FC Dallas had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.