St. Louis City SC vs FC Dallas

We're into the 90th now and St. Louis just look content to keep circulating possession, that 52-48 split holding steady. Dallas need something quickly but they just can't seem to wrestle control of this one back.

Musa goes into the book for Dallas, a needless caution as the clock ticks past 89. Frustration setting in for the visitors as St. Louis continue to see more of the ball at 52%.

St. Louis make a change late on, Orozco introduced with MacNaughton picking up the assist on that switch. Just a bit of fresh legs as they try to see out this 3-2 lead.

Into the final few minutes now and St. Louis still hold the slightly larger share of the ball, working it round without any urgency to rush things. Dallas are struggling to string enough passes together to really threaten that 3-2 deficit.

Five minutes left on the clock and St. Louis are still edging the ball share, content to let the seconds tick by. Dallas can't quite prise it away long enough to build anything meaningful.

Six minutes to go and St. Louis are doing their best to squeeze the life out of this, shuffling it around patiently with that slight edge in the ball. Dallas need a spark from somewhere, but for now they're chasing shadows without the numbers to force it.

St. Louis just trying to see this out now, 3-2 up and clinging to that slim edge in possession. Dallas haven't found the breakthrough yet, but you sense they're just waiting for one more chance to fall their way.

Ibeagha pulls one back for Dallas! 3-2 now and suddenly this one's alive again, St. Louis's cushion cut right down with nine minutes still to navigate.

Half an hour of game time... no wait, ten minutes left on the clock at St. Louis hold that 3-1 scoreline with ease. Dallas still can't get a real foothold in this one, that 48% of possession not translating into anything meaningful.

Into the 79th now and St. Louis just keep ticking things over, that 3-1 lead looking increasingly secure. Dallas have a sliver less of the ball and even less to show for it.

Twelve minutes left now and St. Louis are still comfortably managing that 3-1 scoreline, edging possession as Dallas struggle to muster any real response. This one's starting to feel like it's slipping away from the visitors.

Nothing doing at the minute mark of 76, St. Louis content to manage this 3-1 lead with their usual slight majority of possession. Dallas just can't find the spark they need to turn this around.

75 minutes gone and it's still St. Louis in the driving seat, 3-1 up and holding just a touch more of the ball. Dallas can't seem to force the issue as this one drifts into its final quarter hour.

Fresh off that substitution and the picture's much the same at 74 minutes, St. Louis sitting on their 3-1 cushion with the slight edge in possession. Dallas are struggling to string anything together as the clock keeps ticking.

St. Louis make a change just after the 72nd minute, S. Jeong coming on with Z. Zengue picking up the assist on that switch. Still 3-1 at the 73rd, City in control with 52% of the ball as Dallas search for a way back in.

71 minutes on the clock and nothing's changed in the pattern here, St. Louis still edging things 52-48 while nursing that 3-1 lead. Dallas look short on ideas as this one continues to amble toward its conclusion.

We're into the 70th now and it's still St. Louis City in front 3-1, holding that same 52-48 share of the ball. Dallas need a spark from somewhere, but for now this one's just drifting along.

69 minutes gone and City are cruising at 3-1, still shading possession 52-48. Dallas can't quite wrestle control of this one back, and time's ticking away on any response.

Now the scoreline reads 3-1 and City are still content to manage things, that 52-48 possession edge reflecting a match that's gone fairly quiet. Dallas will need to find something soon if they're to make this interesting again.

Nothing much changing at 64 minutes, City still nursing that 2-1 lead. The ball's ticking around at 52-48 in their favor, but both sides look happy enough to let this stretch play itself out.

63 minutes on the clock and the scoreboard hasn't budged, City still holding that slim 2-1 edge. Possession sits at 52-48 their way, but there's not much urgency from either side to disturb this pattern.

Just past the hour and it's still 2-1 to St. Louis City, the game settling into a bit of a lull. Neither side seems in a hurry to change things up, that 52-48 split summing up a fairly even, low-key spell.

The hour mark comes and goes with St. Louis City still ahead 2-1, and that 52-48 possession split barely tells a story anymore. Dallas seem content to soak this up rather than force anything just yet.

Coming up on the hour mark and it's still 2-1, City nudging the possession count 52-48 without ever really threatening to break the calm. This game's just ambling along right now, both teams seemingly fine to leave it as it is.

Two minutes further on and the picture hasn't changed much, City still edging things 52-48 in possession but without any real bite to it. Dallas sit in at 2-1, happy to let the game breathe rather than chase it.

56 minutes on the clock and this one's stuck in a holding pattern, City still shading possession 52-48. Nobody's forcing the pace at 2-1, both sides seemingly happy to let this stretch play itself out.

Into the 55th now and it's the same story, City still ticking over with 52 percent of the ball but nothing urgent about it. Dallas look content to let the clock move at 2-1, in no hurry to force the issue.

Still simmering rather than boiling here in the 54th, City holding that same 52-48 edge without really cashing it in. Dallas continue to sit back at 2-1, in no rush to change the tempo.

53 minutes gone and the shape of this one hasn't shifted, City still nudging the possession count 52-48. Dallas aren't chasing it either, seemingly fine to let the game breathe at 2-1 for now.

Not much changing here in the 51st minute, City still shading it 52-48 but with little to show beyond the numbers. Dallas seem happy enough just soaking up spells without the ball, trusting that 2-1 scoreline won't run away from them yet.

Half an hour of real football still to come but right now it's just a holding pattern, City ticking along with 52 percent of the ball. Dallas look content to stay compact at 2-1 down rather than force anything just yet.

Still that same pattern to this half, City edging possession 52-48 without doing anything decisive with it. Dallas will take the quiet if it means settling into the game, but the clock's ticking on that 2-1 deficit.

Nothing dramatic in these opening minutes back, just City content to knock it around and keep that slender 52-48 grip on the ball. Dallas need to find a way to wrestle some control before the deficit starts to feel bigger than one goal.

Second half underway at last, and City start it as they finished the first - just shading things territorially at 52-48. Dallas will want a foothold in this one quickly, still trailing 2-1.

That goal has changed the whole complexion of things heading into the break. Dallas need to regroup fast, with City now holding both the lead and the 52-48 edge in possession.

Edelman with the goal! City strike right on the stroke of halftime and suddenly it's 2-1 - that lull has been well and truly broken.

Three minutes to the break now and the scoreline hasn't budged from 1-1. City keep that slender 52-48 hold on possession, but both sides seem content to let this one simmer until halftime.

Still 1-1 as we approach the break, and City's 52-48 possession edge hasn't sharpened into anything dangerous. This one's settled into a bit of a lull heading toward halftime.

Half an hour and ten minutes gone, and it's still 1-1 here. City continue to edge things territorially with that 52-48 possession split, but there's little urgency to it right now.

We're into the 39th minute now and the deadlock remains at 1-1. City still shade possession 52-48, but neither side has found a way to really break the pattern of this half.

37 gone and it's still all square at 1-1. Possession sits at 52-48 in City's favor, but that edge isn't translating into anything clear-cut just yet.

Nothing doing at the minute mark of 36, still level at 1-1. Dallas are content to sit off it a touch, letting City dictate the tempo with that 52-48 edge in the ball.

Still 1-1 as we hit the 35th minute, and City continue to edge things territorially without really threatening to change the scoreline. A cagey passage of play here in St. Louis.

34 minutes on the clock and this one's still stuck at 1-1, St. Louis holding that slight majority of the ball. Neither side seems in a hurry to change things up just yet.

Thirty-two minutes gone and the scoreline hasn't budged, St. Louis still shading possession at 52 percent. Both sets of players look happy to bide their time here.

Half an hour gone now and it's still level at 1-1, both sides seemingly content to feel each other out. St. Louis retain that modest edge in possession, but there's little urgency from either team to break the deadlock.

Still 1-1 as we approach the half-hour mark, and the game's settled into a bit of a lull. St. Louis keep that slender possession edge, 52-48, but nobody's really testing the other side right now.

Twenty-eight minutes on the clock, still 1-1, and this game hasn't found another gear yet. St. Louis continue to see a bit more of the ball, but neither side seems in a hurry to force the issue.

Twenty-six on the clock and the score hasn't shifted, still 1-1 out there. St. Louis still shading possession, but both teams look happy enough to let this stretch play out without much risk.

Quarter of an hour to go until the break and this one's still ticking over quietly at 1-1. St. Louis edge the possession stakes but there's little urgency to either side's play right now.

Twenty-four gone and it's still even at 1-1, St. Louis keeping that narrow hold on possession without really threatening to break the deadlock. Dallas content to sit in and wait for their moment.

Still 1-1 as we approach the midpoint of the first half, St. Louis continuing to see a touch more of the ball. Neither side willing to force things just yet, this one simmering rather than boiling.

Play settles into a bit of a lull here, St. Louis still holding the slight edge in possession. Score stays locked at 1-1 as the clock ticks past twenty-one.

Twenty minutes on the clock now and both sides seem to be settling into this 1-1, St. Louis edging the ball slightly at 52%. Nothing clear-cut for either side in this spell, just the two teams probing without much reward.

And there it is, Dallas level things up in the 18th minute! That one-goal cushion St. Louis had is gone, and suddenly this one's finely poised at 1-1 with the ball being shared right down the middle.

Possession's levelled out a touch now, 50-50 on the night, but that scoreline hasn't budged. St. Louis still nursing the one-goal cushion as we approach the twenty minute mark.

Sixteen minutes gone and the pattern hasn't shifted, St. Louis still purring along with that 62% of the ball. Dallas are yet to really impose themselves, and that one-goal gap must feel bigger every time they're left watching it go around.

Quarter of an hour played and St. Louis are content to just keep the ball moving, still holding that 62% share. Dallas need to find a way to get their hands on it, because right now they're just chasing the game and the shirt.

First name in the book now, Dallas picking up a yellow as the frustration of chasing shadows starts to show. St. Louis still calling the shots with that 62% share, and the lead's holding firm.

Twelve on the clock and it's still St. Louis dictating the tempo, that 63% share telling the story of a game Dallas can't quite get into. The lead stands, and so does the patient pattern of possession.

Eleven minutes gone and Dallas still can't wrestle any control away from St. Louis, who sit on nearly two-thirds of the ball. Quiet out there, but that scoreline still reads well for the home side.

Still a low simmer here in St. Louis, nothing breaking through for either side. City hold the slight edge in possession, content to keep Dallas at arm's length for now.

Nothing doing for a spell now, St. Louis just edging the ball share as they manage this early lead. Dallas need to find a foothold soon, or this could get away from them.

Possession's dead even so far, both sides just probing away without much urgency. St. Louis will happily see the clock tick along at 1-0.

Dallas are just trying to catch their breath here, still finding their feet after that early setback. St. Louis look happy to let things settle for a moment.

What a start for St. Louis City SC - they're up 1-0 inside three minutes and FC Dallas have barely had a chance to settle.