It was the type of build-up you’d draw on a chalkboard. Long diagonal to the wing. Wing with a cross to the edge of the six. One man at the near post, one man at the far - take your pick. Martin Chavez picked near, and David Ferriera put Dallas up, 1-0.
MLS Cup Final, FC Dallas Vs. Colorado: David Ferreira Puts Home Martin Chavez Cross, Gives Dallas 36th Minute Lead
The play started at the feet of left back Jair Benitez, with the Colombian played in 45 yard ball across the pitch to right wing Chavez. Three touches from the Honduran and no pressure from Colorado allowed the winger to swing a ball to the edge of Matt Pickens’ six. The Colorado keeper came but couldn’t beat David Ferreira to the ball, the attacking midfielder redirecting the cross into an empty net. After 36 minutes, Dallas had the lead.
While it would be deceiving to say the goal came against the run of play, Colorado had been the slightly better side through the first half hour. But as is the case with Dallas, one movement can make a match. This one started at the end of the area, needed only two passes, and ended with a lead in the MLS Cup final.
Now in the 43rd minute, FC Dallas maintains their one goal lead.
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