Albert Rusnák scored his second goal of the MLS Playoffs, providing the only goal in the Seattle Sounders 1-0 win over FC Dallas. The win puts the Sounders through to the Western Conference semifinals after winning the series 2-1.
Dallas was only allowed one shot, which came in the 89th minute, and Stefan Frei registered his second shutout of the playoffs. He now has 13 career playoff shutouts, tied for the second most in MLS history.
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MATCH SUMMARY
Seattle Sounders FC 1 – FC Dallas 0
Friday, November 10, 2023
Venue: Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
Assistants: Micheal Barwegen, Nick Uranga
Fourth Official: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
VAR: Younes Marrakchi
Attendance: 33,048
Weather: 49 degrees and cloudy
SCORING SUMMARY
SEA – Albert Rusnák (João Paulo) 36’
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
FCD – Jáder Obrian (caution) 35’
FCD – Ema Twumasi (caution) 71’
FCD – Paul Arriola (caution) 85’
LINEUPS & STATS
Sounders FC – Stefan Frei – captain; Alex Roldan, Yeimar Gómez Andrade, Jackson Ragen, Nouhou; João Paulo (Obed Vargas 87’), Josh Atencio; Cristian Roldan, Albert Rusnák, Léo Chú (Nicolás Lodeiro 70’); Jordan Morris
Substitutes not used: Stefan Cleveland, Xavier Arreaga, Cody Baker, Kelyn Rowe, Raúl Ruidíaz, Héber, Fredy Montero
Total shots: 16
Shots on goal: 4
Fouls: 14
Offside: 2
Corner-kicks: 7
Saves: 1
FC Dallas – Maarten Paes; Sam Junqua, Nkosi Tafari, Sebastien Ibeagha, Ema Twumasi (Tsiki Ntsabeleng 80’); Asier Illarramendi, Liam Fraser (Jesús Jiménez 69’); Paul Arriola, Paxton Pomykal (Sebastian Lletget 80’), Bernard Kamungo (Eugene Ansah 59’); Jáder Obrian (Dante Sealy 69’)
Substitutes not used: Jimmy Maurer, Facundo Quignon, José Martínez, Amet Korça
Total shots: 1
Shots on goal: 1
Fouls: 15
Offside: 4
Corner-kicks: 1
Saves: 3
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