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Moreno's Late Strike Gives FC Dallas 2-1 Win at Minnesota United

Santiago Moreno provided the decisive moment in the 84th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for the visiting FC Dallas squad at Allianz Field on Thursday.

Demarcus Fields

September 10, 20262 min read

Late Goal Victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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September 10, 2026

Decisive Late Surge

The match at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota, was ultimately decided by a late surge from the visitors. Santiago Moreno struck in the 84th minute to give FC Dallas a 2-1 victory over the host Minnesota United FC. This goal proved to be the difference in a contest that featured three total goals.

The result improved FC Dallas's standing while leaving Minnesota United FC with a difficult loss on their home turf.

Scoring Sequence

The visiting side took control of the game's narrative in the second half. Kaick opened the scoring for FC Dallas in the 62nd minute. The home crowd received a moment of hope when Kelvin Yeboah pulled Minnesota United FC level in the 73rd minute.

However, the momentum shifted back to the visitors near the end of regulation. Moreno's effort in the 84th minute silenced the home support and established the final margin. There were no further goals added after this sequence, confirming the 2-1 final tally.

Statistical Highlights

Both goalkeepers managed to limit damage, though the outcome favored the visitors. For Minnesota United FC, Drake Callender recorded three saves. On the attacking front, Marcus Caldeira was the most active for the hosts with three total shots.

For FC Dallas, Kaick also registered three total shots, matching the output of his teammate. Jonathan Sirois made one save for the visiting goalkeeper. These statistics reflect a balanced contest in terms of volume, but the efficiency of the visitors in key moments determined the result.

Final Standing

Following the match on Thursday, September 10, 2026, the standings were updated accordingly. FC Dallas improved their record to 11-7-6. Minnesota United FC's record stood at 7-8-9 after the defeat. The match concluded at Allianz Field with no further incidents or changes to the scoreline reported. The visitors departed with three points, having overcome a one-goal deficit to secure the win.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761793

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