Late PK equalizer holds New England to 1-1 draw with FC Dallas

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FOXBOROUGH, MA – The New England Revolution (7-2-14, 23 pts.) were held to a 1-1 draw versus FC Dallas (8-6-11, 30 pts.) in an MLS match on Saturday night.

The match kicked off at Gillette Stadium to a crowd of 25,000.

The team started their lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Aljaž Ivačič starting in net with a backline of (left back) Peyton Miller, (center backs) Henry Kessler, and Dave Romney, along with (right back) Brandon Bye. The midfield spots were manned by Mark-Anthony Kaye (left defensive midfield) and Matt Polster (right defensive midfield), with Ian Harkes appeared ahead of them (central attacking midfield). The forward roles were manned by Tommy McNamara (left wing), Esmir Bajraktarević (right wing), and Giacomo Vrioni as the lone striker.

All three Designated Players were unavailable for tonight’s match due to injuries.

In Carles Gil’s absence, midfielder Matt Polster wore the captain’s armband.

This is Peyton Miller’s first career MLS start. He made his MLS debut on Wednesday.

The match kicked off with New England starting from the center circle. Ian Harkes played the ball back to Aljaž Ivačič, who launched the ball into Dallas’ defensive third.

New England’s first major chance came in the 7th minute when defender Peyton Miller’s effort struck the post.

Dallas’ first chance came in the 15th minute from a freekick delivery by midfielder #8 Sebastian Lletget that went through the box and came to nothing.

In the 20th minute, Revolution midfielder Matt Polster was issued a yellow card for fouling midfielder #16 Katlego Ntsabeleng.

In the 30th minute, Revolution defender Xavier Arreaga was issued a yellow card for fouling midfielder #23 Logan Farrington.

Just two minutes later, in the 32nd minute, FC Dallas head coach Peter Luccin was issued a yellow card for dissent.

In the 37th minute, FC Dallas defender #25 Sebastien Ibeagha was issued a yellow card for an extremely harsh found on Peyton Miller.

After the initial 45+2 minutes, the match entered halftime level at 0-0.

The second half kicked off with FC Dallas kicking off from the center circle and immediately launching the ball into New England’s defensive third.

From the 48:00 – 49:00 mark, the Fort, home of the NERebellion and Midnight Riders supporter groups, held a minute-long moment of silence to honor the life of Olivia Knighton. She tragically passed away in a boating accident a year ago.

In the 48th minute, FC Dallas defender #17 Nkosi Tafari was issued a yellow card for a foul on Bobby Wood.

Entering the 57th minute, time was stopped following a head-to-head collision between FC Dallas midfielders #7 Paul Arriola and #8 Sebastian Lletget.

FC Dallas’ next chance came in the 58th minute when midfielder #23 Logan Farrington looked to find midfielder #29 Sam Junqua at the back post. His effort went high and wide over the net. The play was stopped for VAR review after a shout of a potential push by Brandon Bye. Play continued with no penalty called.

Entering the 63rd minute, time was stopped once again for an injury to FC Dallas midfielder #12 Carl Sainté.

Less than two minutes later, in the 65th minute, New England gained the lead.

Defender Peyton Miller delivered the ball into the area to find forward Bobby Wood for the finish past goalkeeper #30 Marten Paes for his first goal in over a year. This is also Peyton Miller’s first career assist.

Just 3 minutes later, New England thought they had scored yet another goal after midfielder Ian Harkes connected with midfielder Tommy McNamara, however, the referee indicated that Ian Harkes started his run in an offsides position.

In the 70th minute, Revolution midfielder Ian Harkes was issued a yellow card.

New England’s next chance came a minute later when Brandon Bye’s effort from outside the box was sent sailing over the net.

As the match entered the 73rd minute, play was stopped for a 3rd time due to a head/neck injury to FC Dallas midfielder #8 Sebastian Lletget.

Entering the 74th minute, FC Dallas head coach Peter Luccin made his first two changes of the match by replacing midfielders #29 Sam Junqua and #12 Carl Sainte with defender #22 Ema Twumasi and forward #41 Tarik Scott.

Less than two minutes later, FC Dallas head coach Peter Luccin was forced to make another change after midfielder #8 Sebastian Lletget was injured. He was replaced by forward #31 Eugene Ansah.

FC Dallas’ next chance came from a corner kick in the 79th minute that went straight through the box.

In the 82nd minute, Revolution head coach Caleb Porter made his first two changes of the match by replacing defender Peyton Miller and midfielder Tommy McNamara with defenders Jonathan Mensah and Nick Lima.

Entering the 84th minute, FC Dallas head coach Peter Luccin made his fourth change by replacing defender #4 Marco Farfan with forward #11 Dante Sealy.

FC Dallas’ next chance came in the 87th minute when forward #31 Eugene Ansah’s effort was comfortably saved by goalkeeper Aljaž Ivačič.

In the 89th minute, Revolution goalkeeper Aljaž Ivačič was issued a yellow card for time wasting.

 

FC Dallas head coach Peter Luccin made his final change of the match in the 90th minute by replacing midfielder #16 Katlego Ntsabeleng with forward #51 Anthony Ramirez.

Just two minutes later, in the 90+2 minute, Revolution head coach Caleb Porter made his third change of the match by replacing midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye with defender Andrew Farrell.

Entering the 90+5 minute, Dallas leveled the scoreline.

Following a collision in the box between Revolution defender Henry Kessler and FC Dallas forwards #41 Tarik Scott and #31 Eugene Ansah, the referee pointed to spot. Henry Kessler was issued a yellow card following the decision. In the following penalty kick, midfielder #7 Paul Arriola stepped up and roofed the ball into the top right corner to make it 1-1.

FC Dallas’ next chance came in the 98th minute when midfielder #7 Paul Arriola’s effort just missed the left post.

In the 90+9 minute, Revolution head coach Caleb Porter made his final change of the match by replacing midfielder Ian Harkes with midfielder Jack Panayotou.

After the 90+11 minute, the match concluded with the match ending in a 1-1 draw.

With this result, New England remains in last place in the MLS Eastern Conference.

Caleb Porter and the New England Revolution (7-2-14, 23 pts.) remain home to face Liga MX side Mazatlán F.C. (0-1-1, 1 pts. in Liga MX) in a Leagues Cup Match. The match will kick off at Gillette Stadium at 7:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, July 27th. For more MLS content, you can find it on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.

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Hello! My name is Caleb Pongratz. I am a 22-year-old journalist that covers Major League Soccer, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL Championship, USL League One, USL League Two & the United States Men's National Team. I'm originally from Hanover, Massachusetts and currently reside in Boston, Massachusetts. Schooling: • Hanover High School (2016-2020) • Suffolk University (2020-2024) - Graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications - Broadcast Journalism. Career within Soccer: • Played club soccer from U6-U18 (Select FC, Boston Bolts, Liverpool International Academy) • Captain of Hanover High School Boys' Soccer (High School) • Played NCAA Division 3 Soccer for Suffolk University in the Coastal Commonwealth Conference for 4 seasons • C Licensed US Soccer Coach • Licensed US Soccer Referee • SafeSport & Intro to Safe & Healthy Playing Environments Certified

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