FRISCO, Texas — In a highly defensive match, Maarten Paes delivered two pivotal saves for FC Dallas following Lalas Abubakar’s ejection in the 39th minute. Playing with just ten men, Dallas managed to secure a point in a 0-0 draw against the top-ranked Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference.
The match took a significant turn when Dallas’s defender Abubakar was expelled from the game after accumulating two yellow cards in quick succession, putting his team at a numerical disadvantage. Despite the setback, the team regrouped and managed to hold their own.
Paes, standing resilient in goal, celebrated his second clean sheet of the season in his 14th appearance, adding to his record of 23 shutouts across 106 games for the club. Meanwhile, Andrew Rick of Philadelphia had a quieter night, being called to action for a single save, marking his third shutout in seven starts this season.
The first half saw little action from both goalkeepers, suggesting an evenly matched contest in the center of the field. Philadelphia extended its unbeaten streak to nine games with this draw, maintaining a four-point advantage at the summit of the Eastern Conference standings. As for Dallas, this result leaves them without a win in their last six fixtures, having drawn three and lost three.
Next on the schedule for Dallas is a break before they face Sporting Kansas City on June 14. Philadelphia, also resuming their league games on June 14, is set to host Charlotte FC.
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