SAN DIEGO — In a dominating display, San Diego FC overpowered FC Dallas with a 5-0 victory on Saturday, showcasing their offensive prowess. Hirving Lozano emerged as a standout performer, netting two goals and providing two assists in this commanding win. Onni Valakari also made a significant impact with a goal and two assists, contributing significantly to the team’s best scoring performance of the season.
The win marked a much-needed turnaround for San Diego FC, snapping a three-match losing streak. The team’s attacking effort was sparked by Lozano’s penalty goal at the 20-minute mark, awarded after Alex Mighten was fouled by Ramiro Benetti. Lozano then doubled the lead seven minutes later with a precise strike from the right side of the box.
In the second half, Anders Dreyer added to San Diego’s tally, finding the net with a left-footed effort from the right side in the 56th minute, with contributions from Lozano and Valakari. Valakari then extended the lead further at the 73rd minute with a well-taken shot from the center of the box, aided by assists from Dreyer and Lozano.
The scoring was capped off by Milan Iloski, who, in the 87th minute, struck a precise finish from the right of the box following another assist from Valakari. This comprehensive victory improved San Diego’s record to 5 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws.
FC Dallas faced an unusually tough game, conceding five goals, a first for them this season, resulting in a record of 4 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws after this encounter.