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FC Dallas closes match on 3-1 run, knocks off Timbers

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Sebastian Lletget - Earns assistLletget assisted once to go with nine crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Portland Timbers.

ImpactLletget continued in the starting role Thursday, putting on a decent display after finding Nkosi Tafari in the 61st minute for an assist. This is now his fourth assist in the past five games, accounting for every assist he has provided this campaign. He also led the match in crosses with his nine while adding on four interceptions.

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Tsiki Ntsabeleng - Assist in winNtsabeleng assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and four chances created in Thursday's 3-2 win against Portland Timbers.

ImpactNtsabeleng got back into the starting XI Thursday after recovering from his issues, having a decent performance after assisting on the club's opening goal. This was the attacker's first goal contribution of the season in 13 appearances. This is his thrid starght start when he is fit, and will hope to continue in that spot after his assist.

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Nkosi Tafari - Bags goalTafari scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 win over Portland Timbers.

ImpactTafari scored a slighly rare goal Thursday, finding the back of the net in the 61st minute off of a Sebastian Lletget assist. This marks Tafari's second goal of the campaign, with both coming in his past five appearances. He was also decent in the defense, notching two tackles won and three clearances.

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Petar Musa - Back on scoresheetMusa scored one goal to go with six shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 win against Portland Timbers.

ImpactMusa got back to his scoring ways Thursday after ending his two-match scoring streak in his last appearance, bagging the club's first goal of the match in the 49th minute. This marks his 10th goal of the season and 12th goal contribution. He also led the match in shots with his six.

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Maarten Paes - Allows two against PortlandPaes had three saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 3-2 victory over Portland Timbers.

ImpactPaes didn't have his best match but still ended up on the winning side, with the goalie allowing two goals while making three saves. This is his fourth straight match without a clean sheet, still having four in 21 appearances. He will look for his fifth when facing Kansas City on Sunday.

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Dario Zuparic - Decent defensivelyZuparic had three tackles (one won), seven clearances and two interceptions in Thursday's 3-2 loss to FC Dallas.

ImpactZuparic saw a decent match even though his team took the loss, as he provided two interceptions, three tackles and a match-leading seven clearances. This marks his 11th straight start, with the defender continuing as a mainstay in the middle of the defense.

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Cristhian Paredes - Own goal proves costlyParedes had an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 defeat to FC Dallas.

ImpactParedes had a night to forget Thursday, with his 87th-minute own goal proving costly after it marked the decisive goal that would give Dallas the win. However, he did have a good match in the defense before the mistake, notching four tackles, three interceptions and two clearances.

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