Missed chances, a missed penalty and a controversial final few minutes resulted in a 0-0 draw between the Seattle Sounders and Chivas USA on Saturday afternoon. Both sides had their chances, though Seattle dominated the run of play for much of the game, but neither had anything to show for it. Instead, a poorly taken penalty by Alvaro Fernandez and a spat of subpar finishing left Seattle with a disappointing result and a scoreless draw.
Seattle Sounders Vs. Chivas USA Score: Both Teams Come Up Empty In Controversial Draw
The controversy came in stoppage time as Lamar Neagle got free in the box, made a quick move toward the byline and appeared to be hip-checked down by a Chivas defender. In the immediate aftermath of the collision, referee Kevin Stott blew his whistle and pointed to the spot, leading some to believe he had awarded a penalty. Instead, Stott simply let the play go with no call, awarding a goal kick and infuriating Seattle players and coaches, resulting in a yellow card for Erik Friberg after he protested.
The final few minutes of injury time ticked off the clock, and both sides earned a point for their efforts. For Seattle, the result is clearly disappointing after numerous chances resulted in no goals, along with the controversial non-call. Chivas escapes CenturyLink Field with a point in a result that has to feel good.
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