Vancouver Whitecaps FC defeated St. Louis CITY SC 3–2 on Saturday at BC Place in MLS Regular Season action, with Thomas Müller's late penalty sealing a dramatic comeback.
Eduard Löwen opened the scoring for St. Louis in the 13′, heading home from the center of the box after assists from Conrad Wallem and Marcel Hartel. Vancouver pressed for an equalizer throughout the first half, and Brian White converted from the penalty spot in the 45+4′ to level the match at 1–1.
The momentum shifted again in the 73′ when João Klauss finished from the center of the box, assisted by Sang Bin Jeong, to restore St. Louis's lead. Vancouver responded quickly as Daniel Ríos headed home in the 79′ from Sebastian Berhalter's delivery to make it 2–2.
The match remained level through regulation, with Roman Bürki making a crucial save in the 90+5′. In the 90+14′, Müller stepped up to convert from the penalty spot, completing Vancouver's comeback and securing all three points in a thrilling encounter.
Goal: E. Löwen vs. VAN, 14'
PK Goal: B. White vs. STL, 45+4'
Goal: J. Klauss vs. VAN, 73'
Goal: T. Blackmon vs. STL, 79'
Goal: D. Ríos vs. STL, 79'
PK Goal: T. Müller vs. STL, 90+14'
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