Musa's late strike seals 4-3 thriller for FC Dallas over Sporting KC

A Late Surge Decides the Match

FC Dallas claimed a dramatic 4-3 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Toyota Stadium. The host team overcame an early two-goal deficit to pull away in the final minutes of regulation. The decisive runs came across the wire in the second half and stoppage time, securing three crucial points for the home side.

This was a high-scoring affair that saw seven goals in total, with the outcome hanging in the balance until the very end.

Goal-by-Goal Breakdown

Sporting Kansas City struck first, with Taylor Calheira finding the net in the fourth minute. Stephen Afrifa extended the visitors' lead in the 19th minute. FC Dallas responded quickly in the second quarter.

Logan Farrington reduced the gap in the 27th minute, followed by a goal from Petar Musa in the 30th minute to make it a 2-1 game. Just before halftime, Kaick scored in the 45th minute to give Dallas a 3-2 lead heading into the break. Calheira equalized for Sporting Kansas City in the 78th minute, bringing the score back to 3-3.

The match was decided in the final seconds, with Petar Musa scoring his second goal of the match in the seventh minute of stoppage time (90'+7) to complete the comeback.

Statistical Highlights

Petar Musa was the standout performer for FC Dallas, registering four total shots on target. His composure in front of goal was critical, particularly in the late stages of the match. Jonathan Sirois provided a crucial performance in goal, making seven saves to keep the deficit manageable during the early pressure from the visitors.

Visitor Performance

On the other side, Taylor Calheira was the most active attacker for Sporting Kansas City, taking six total shots. His two goals kept the visitors competitive for much of the game. Stefan Cleveland made five saves to limit the damage from FC Dallas's offensive waves. Despite the effort, the visitors were unable to hold onto the lead they established in the first half.

Final Records

With this result, FC Dallas moves to a record of 10 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws. Sporting Kansas City finishes the day with a record of 4 wins, 3 losses, and 16 draws. The match concluded with the final whistle, cementing the home team's win in a chaotic and exciting contest.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761779