Dallas Shuts Out MetroStars
Published on March 5, 2003 under Major League Soccer (MLS) News Release
MIAMI - Forward Paul Dalglish, on trial with the Dallas Burn, netted two goals as the Dallas Burn defeated the MetroStars 3-0 in the first match of a Copa Carnaval doubleheader at Miami's Orange Bowl on Wednesday night. The Burn improved to 5-2-1 in preseason while the MetroStars' overall record fell to 1-2-1.
The first half was evenly played by both sides with the only difference proving to be an 11th minute penalty kick awarded to the Burn for a foul committed on forward Jason Kreis. Dallas' all-time leading scorer, who enters his eighth season with the Burn, converted the spot kick beating MetroStars and U.S. National Team goalkeeper Tim Howard.
The Burn's attacks originated mostly down the flanks. The team especially relied on the forays of left midfielder Antonio "Chivas" Martinez, who often penetrated deep down the left side. The MetroStars instead sought a possession game and a patient build-up with Howard making three saves in a first half that featured few scoring opportunities.
The second half was marked by a slew of substitutions as both teams used their benches extensively with only two players from a total of 44 not seeing action in the match.
The MetroStars also continued to evaluate a number of players as Head Coach Bob Bradley carries through the rebuilding process in his first year with the club. Missing star forwards Clint Mathis (hernia procedure) and Jaime Moreno, the MetroStars received respectable performances from Frenchman Frederic Meyrieu at attacking midfield and Kieran McAnespie. The 23-year-old Fulham reserve player, a member of Scotland's 1998 World Cup team, was making his first appearance for the Metros in the preseason at left back.
Dalglish, son of Scottish and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish, netted his two goals in the final five minutes to seal the victory. Both tallies (85th and 89th minutes) were generated on identical plays as Dalglish made penetrating runs into the left side of the box before beating goalkeeper Paul Grafer. In between the goals the Metros' Tim Glowienka struck the crossbar with a spectacular 30-yard blast from the left.
The match was the last for the Burn ahead of their overseas training trip to Santiago, Chile between March 12-26. The MetroStars next take on the Kansas City Wizards on Friday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET at Nova Southeastern University.
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