Musa’s stoppage‑time penalty earns FC Dallas 2‑2 draw with Houston
Petar Musa’s late penalty tied the Texas Derby, giving FC Dallas a 2‑2 finish and a playoff spot.
Key points
- Musa’s stoppage‑time penalty equalized the match and made him the first FC Dallas player to reach 20 regular‑season goals.
- Christian Cappis scored his second career goal for Dallas in the 15th minute.
- Daniel Job earned the penalty and recorded his first assist for the club.
- FC Dallas finished the game 2‑2 with Houston, keeping their playoff position.
- The match was played at Shell Energy Stadium during Harry Potter Night presented by UMB Bank.
FC Dallas earned a 2-2 draw against Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday night at Shell Energy Stadium, reclaiming El Capitán in the Texas Derby. The match concluded with a dramatic finish as forward Petar Musa scored on a stoppage-time penalty kick to equalize the score.
Musa’s goal, recorded in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time, marked a historic milestone for the club. He became the first player in FC Dallas history to score 20 goals in a regular season. Following the match, Musa stood second in the MLS Golden Boot race behind Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi.
Earlier in the game, midfielder Christian Cappis scored his second career goal for FC Dallas in the 15th minute. Cappis became the 15th different goal scorer for the team this season. Forward Daniel Job, who made his first start for FC Dallas in the Texas Derby, earned the penalty kick that led to the equalizer. Job also recorded his first assist for the club, while Bernard Kamungo registered his fifth assist of the season.
FC Dallas enters the match with a record of 14 wins, 7 losses, and 9 draws, totaling 51 points. Houston Dynamo FC holds a record of 13 wins, 9 losses, and 8 draws, with 47 points. The draw secures FC Dallas’ position as a playoff-bound team.
FC Dallas will next head home to face the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, October 24. The match, designated as Harry Potter Night presented by UMB Bank, is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT and will stream on Apple TV.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo game?
The match ended 2‑2 after Petar Musa scored a stoppage‑time penalty to equalize.
Who scored for FC Dallas in the 15th minute?
Midfielder Christian Cappis scored his second career goal for the club in the 15th minute.
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