There’s definitely been a feeling out period for Dallas and Colorado, MLS’s title aspirants fighting through a cold night in Toronto. Both teams have set-up their formations as expected, with Colorado able to maintain the better part of the first 10 minutes’ possession.
MLS Cup Final, FC Dallas Vs. Colorado: Rapids Controlling Early Possession, Generate First Chance
In the eighth minute, Colorado generated the first chance of the match, with a Pablo Mastroeni run behind the Dallas line rewarded with a chance to the left of Dallas's goal. The Colorado midfielder turned on the rolling ball at 14 yards out, putting his left-footed shot into the feet for Kevin Hartman. The Dallas goalkeeper easily scooped the shot into his chest.
Over the last nine minutes, Dallas has seen more of the ball, but Matt Pickens has gone untested in the Colorado goal. Mastroeni and partner Jeff Larentowicz have had a reasonable control of the midfield, limiting David Ferreira's touches.
With the referee calling very few fouls, the match has taken on a rugged, defensive tone. Now in the 17th minute, MLS Cup is still scoreless.
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