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FC Dallas Survives Scare with 4-3 Comeback Win at America First Field

FC Dallas edged Real Salt Lake 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller on Thursday, with Petar Musa scoring twice and Ran Binyamin sealing the victory in stoppage time.

Owen Iverson

August 20, 20262 min read

Soccer Comeback - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Soccer Comeback - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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August 20, 2026

A Seven-Goal Thriller in Sandy

FC Dallas emerged victorious in a high-scoring contest against Real Salt Lake, securing a 4-3 win at America First Field on Thursday. The match featured exactly seven goals, showcasing offensive firepower from both sides before the visitors held on for the three-point result. The final tally leaves FC Dallas with a record of 9-6-5, while Real Salt Lake falls to 8-4-7.

Early Dominance and Mid-Game Swings

The visiting squad established an early lead, striking twice in quick succession during the first half. Joaquín Valiente opened the scoring for FC Dallas in the 16th minute, followed by a second goal from Petar Musa just four minutes later at the 20-minute mark. Real Salt Lake responded before halftime when Sergi Solans found the net in the 38th minute to narrow the deficit.

Musa extended Dallas's advantage late in the first half, adding his second goal of the match in the 45th minute. However, the hosts refused to fold after the break. Morgan Guilavogui pulled one back for Real Salt Lake early in the second half at the 50-minute mark, reigniting hopes for a comeback.

Diego Luna then leveled the score for the home side in the 64th minute, setting up a tense finish.

Late Heroics Secure the Result

With the game tied, FC Dallas regained the lead in the dying moments of regulation. Ran Binyamin scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, ensuring the visitors would not leave Sandy with an empty-handed trip. The late strike proved to be the difference-maker in a match where momentum shifted multiple times.

Statistical Highlights

Offensive pressure was evident from both camps throughout the evening. Petar Musa led all players with four total shots for FC Dallas, matching Diego Luna’s shot count for Real Salt Lake. In the goal, Jonathan Sirois made four saves for the visitors, while Real Salt Lake’s Rafael recorded one save in the defeat.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761735

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Owen Iverson

Owen Iverson covers Dallas high school and area college sports.

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