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Clutch Comeback for Cardiac 'Caps

August 6, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release


VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC recorded a crucial 2-1 come-from-behind victory against Western Conference side Houston Dynamo FC on a wild Friday night at BC Place.

The first half started with Houston opening the scoring in the sixth minute, as Sam Junqua's lob back into the box ended with Fafa Picault deflecting the ball inside the area to give his squad a 1-0 advantage.

The 'Caps would respond and find their rhythm, as attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld's short pass found Ryan Raposo in the final third. The Canadian's cross from the left flank of the field then connected to Julian Gressel, as his volleyed strike went just wide of the near post in the 21st minute.

The second half would see the visitors finding an opportunity on a quick counter attack in the 61st minute of the match. Following Thor Úlfarsson's patience inside the box, his attempt was stopped by goalkeeper Cody Cropper on a strong fingertip save, keeping the ball off the line.

The Blue & White would continue to push throughout the second half with multiple opportunities created.

The breakthrough finally came in the 88th minute, with two call-ups from Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) connecting to get the BC Place crowd to their feet. Following a build-up play orchestrated by wingback Ali Ahmed, his deflected shot ended on the foot of striker Simon Becher inside the box, who was making his MLS debut. The SuperDraft pick would then score his first MLS goal and level the game 1-1.

With only moments remaining, the 'Caps pushed for an unlikely winner. After a ball cleared out of the Dynamo box, Michael Baldisimo got up for a challenge, and Ranko Veselinović's got on the end of the ball and poked it forward to striker Lucas Cavallini in the box. The Canadian international then hit a thumping strike past goalkeeper Steve Clark for the winner in stoppage time to give the 'Caps a 2-1 victory.

Up next for the 'Caps is another big road match against Western Conference foe LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park next Saturday, August 13 as they continue their push for the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT. You can catch all the action live on TSN and AM730 radio.

Whitecaps FC are then back home against Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, August 17 at BC Place. Tickets are available at whitecapsfc.com/tickets.

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