The first trip to TQL Stadium was a memorable one for FC Dallas as they came from behind twice to grab a point in a wild 3-3 draw thanks to a header in the final minutes of the match from Sebastien Ibeagha.
FC Dallas also picked up second half goals from Petar Musa and Anderson Julio.
Thirty minutes into the match, the hosts grabbed the lead on a Pavel Bucha goal. Luca Orellano drove the ball down the left side of the penalty area before crossing it over to the other side where DeAndre Yedlin was able to get on the end of it at the back post. He tapped the ball back across the goal where Bucha was able to get a clean shot on target for the game's first goal.
Shortly before halftime, Cincinnati was able to double its lead from the penalty spot as Kevin Denkey was brought down by Maarten Paes on a breakaway goal. Denkey stepped up to the spot and fired it to the right side of the goal past Paes.
Following a change at halftime, FC Dallas got one back five minutes into the second half on Musa's fourth of the season. Shaq Moore got the ball on the right side of the penalty box. He played it back across the penalty area where Musa was able to get a touch before striking the ball into the far post past Roman Celentano.
In the 67th minute, Julio's big strike silenced the crowd as FC Dallas tied the match up. Acosta received the ball at midfield and played Pedrinho through to the left wing. The Brazilian immediately crossed the ball behind the Cincinnati defense to Julio, who was wide open. He took one dribble before tying the game up.
In the final five minutes of the match, the hosts regained the lead as Gerardo Valenzuela got just enough of a shot that deflected off a pair of Dallas defenders to beat Paes at the near post.
Dallas was able to tie the game up again in the third minute of stoppage time on a header from Ibeagha. Patrickson Deglado got a ball off a quick restart on the right side of the penalty area. His ball into the penalty box was perfect for Ibeagha to head home.
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Instant Reaction: Just when you think this game is going to go one way, FC Dallas finds another gear to turn it around. Honestly, when Cincinnati regained the lead with minutes to go, I thought this was another typical night for FC Dallas. Close but no cigar, if you will. But, the road form is still there for this club after all as they climbed their way back to secure a point against arguably one of the best teams in MLS right now.
About the Subs: Shortly after the opening goal, Osaze Urhoghide picked up an injury that forced him out. Lalas Abubakar came on to replace him. At halftime, Pedrinho came on for Bernard Kamungo. The third sub of the match came in the 65th minute as Patrickson Delgado came on for Kaick. The final sub came with eight minutes to go as Logan Farrington came on for Julio.
Man of the Match: Musa seemed to be more like himself in the second half and FC Dallas was better for it.
Where does this fit into the season: With a minute to go, it seemed like FC Dallas was doomed to be stuck on 16 points for the season, but alas, the draw puts them up to 17 points in 15 games. Not great, still in 11th place with a couple points on Real Salt Lake (who are in action late against Austin FC).
What’s next for FC Dallas: FC Dallas wraps up a tough month of May this weekend when they host the Philadelphia Union.
