Match Report
The table read 8th (New York RB, 26 pts) against 5th (Dallas, 34 pts), 8 points apart. New York RB had been under-performing their position — 22nd on five-round form against 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.45/2.09 for New York RB and 1.86/1.68 for Dallas (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Across 5 recorded meetings, New York RB have 2 wins to Dallas's 1, with 2 draws, at 3.6 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 40% of meetings won. 100% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 80%.
The venue was Sports Illustrated Stadium, with room for 4,128 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Dallas: Sam Sarver (88'), Petar Musa (54')
Key stats
Possession: New York RB 58% · Dallas 42% · Total shots: 9-12 · On target: 0-6 · Corners: 8-4