Result and Opening Goal

San Diego FC secured a 1-0 win against FC Dallas in MLS. The decisive goal arrived in the 9th minute for the home side, though the scorer was not available from match data. Despite a reported goal for FC Dallas at the 25th minute also listed with an unavailable scorer, the final scoreline stood at 1-0 in San Diego's favor after full time.

First-Half Flow and Statistical Dominance

The opening period featured San Diego creating the bulk of chances. Home players recorded multiple shots on target, led by Anders Dreyer with three and Onni Valakari with two. San Diego finished with 1.56 expected goals compared to just 0.33 for FC Dallas. The home team also struck the woodwork once and forced nine corners while limiting the visitors to four. FC Dallas picked up both yellow cards of the match, finishing with two cautions and no reds for either side.

Player-level shot data highlighted San Diego's attacking volume. Onni Valakari took four shots overall, Anders Dreyer attempted seven, and additional efforts came from Alex Mighten and Marcus Ingvartsen. FC Dallas managed only one shot each from Patrickson Delgado, Shaq Moore, Santiago Moreno, and Logan Farrington. San Diego committed four offsides and ten fouls, matching the visitors in the foul count.

Second-Half Control and Takeaway

Into the second half San Diego maintained their edge through set-piece pressure and shot attempts. The team recorded an assist from Manu Duah and continued to generate opportunities without adding to the scoreline. FC Dallas struggled to create meaningful threats, reflected in their low expected goals total. The match ended with San Diego holding nine corners to four and showing clear superiority in shots on target.

Overall, the result reflected San Diego's control of key metrics rather than a high-scoring affair. For more MLS tips and live scores, check AltBets.