FRISCO,
Texas _ Tonight at Toyota Stadium, the Special Olympics Texas team defeated the Special Olympics Colorado team, 2-0, with both goals coming in the second half.
The match
was played with full presentation from the FC Dallas staff, in front of an
energetic and supportive crowd after the FC Dallas 3-1 victory over the
Colorado Rapids, including the Dallas supporters groups, FC Drum and the entire first
team.
It was a
back and forth match, but the Texas club broke away in the second half. Jacob
Hill opened the scoring in the 4th minute of the second half,
finishing a series of attempts on goal with a low shot into the back of the
net. Colorado worked to create their own chances, trying to get back into the
match, but gave up a late breakaway eight minutes from time that Steven
McIlheny finished to finalize the scoring.
Reece
Halfmann was in goal for Dallas and made some late saves to preserve the
shutout.
After the
game, both teams were given medals at the end of the match from FC Dallas
President and owner Dan Hunt, head coach Oscar Pareja and team captain Matt
Hedges.
The center referee for the match was Rob Kucenski.
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