MLS Cup Final, FC Dallas Vs. Colorado: Second Half Control From Dallas Can't Prevent Extra Time

Read More: Pablo Mastroeni (MIDFIELDER - Colorado Rapids), Conor Casey (F - Colorado Rapids), Omar Cummings (F - Colorado Rapids), Jeff Larentowicz (MIDFIELDER - Colorado Rapids), Matt Pickens (GOALKEEPER - Colorado Rapids), Jair Benitez (DEFENDER - DAL), David Ferreira (MIDFIELDER - DAL), FC Dallas

Just as Colorado had the better of play in the first half be had the worse of the scoresheet, Dallas was the better team in the second half. Yet it was Colorado that scored the only goal of the period, sending the MLS Cup final into extra time ties at one.

David Ferreira's first half goal has been countered by Conor Casey's early second half tally. After that, Dallas dominated possession but was limited to speculative crosses into the Colorado area. Dallas's best chances, shots from Ferreira and Jair Benitez, were each blocked, absolving Matt Pickens from having to do anything dramatic. Continued strong play from Jeff Larentowicz and Pablo Mastroeni has forced Dallas to build from the wings, limited their opportunities.

Colorado had almost no chances after their goal, with Casey frustrated by a Dallas defense that started to match his physicality. An obviously injured Daniel Hernandez has been strong in central midfield, while Colorado star attacker Omar Cummings has gone absence.

The match now goes to extra time: two, 15 minute periods. If nobody leads after half an hour, MLS Cup will be decided by penalty kicks for the second season in a row.