4 – 1
“Cristian Roldán opens the scoring with a header from six yards following Albert Rusnák's corner delivery”
Pivotal“Roldán doubles the lead with another close-range finish, again from a Rusnák corner to expose St. Louis's set-piece weakness”
Pivotal“Albert Rusnák converts from the penalty spot after Paul Rothrock is fouled in the area to effectively kill the contest”
Pivotal“Substitute Osaze De Rosario caps off the rout with a composed finish from the center of the box”
“Eduard Löwen grabs a consolation goal for St. Louis City in stoppage time to avoid the shutout”
Seattle Sounders
St. Louis City
Seattle Sounders delivered a commanding performance at home, dismantling St. Louis City 4-1 in a match that showcased their clinical finishing and set-piece prowess. Cristian Roldán was the star of the show with a first-half brace, both goals coming from Albert Rusnák corners that exploited St. Louis's defensive frailties. Despite an even possession split (50-50) and St. Louis registering more dangerous attacks (58 to 35), Seattle's superior shot conversion told the story - nine shots on target from 13 attempts compared to just two from 12 for the visitors. The Sounders' early dominance was sealed by a second-half penalty from Rusnák, before substitute Osaze De Rosario added gloss to the scoreline. This comprehensive victory keeps Seattle firmly in the title race conversation, while St. Louis City will need to address their defensive set-piece vulnerabilities and wasteful finishing if they're to climb the table.
Goal! Eduard Löwen scores for St. Louis City SC with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The match score is now Seattle Sounders FC 4, St. Louis City SC 1.
Sergio Córdova's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Brendan McSorley provided the assist.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Nouhou Tolo of Seattle Sounders FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jeong Sang-Bin of St. Louis City SC.
Substitution for St. Louis City SC: Eduard Löwen comes on for Marcel Hartel.
Chris Durkin from St. Louis City SC misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The cross was assisted by Marcel Hartel.
St. Louis City SC wins a corner after Cristian Roldan concedes.
assist: Jesús Ferreira
Goal! Seattle Sounders FC lead St. Louis City SC 4-0. Osaze De Rosario scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Jesús Ferreira.
Attempt missed. Jesús Ferreira from Seattle Sounders FC heads the ball over the goal from the center of the box, assisted by Paul Rothrock's cross.
Chris Durkin from St. Louis City SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Snyder Brunell of Seattle Sounders FC.
Brendan McSorley comes on for Conrad Wallem at St. Louis City SC.
Sergio Córdova of St. Louis City SC is caught offside.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Osaze De Rosario comes on for Danny Musovski.
Foul committed by Peter Kingston of Seattle Sounders FC.
Sergio Córdova from St. Louis City SC wins a free kick on the right wing.
Snyder Brunell of Seattle Sounders FC wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Dante Polvara of St. Louis City SC.
Chris Durkin's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Tomas Totland.
Foul committed by Sergio Córdova of St. Louis City SC.
Jordan Morris of Seattle Sounders FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
St. Louis City SC wins a corner after Snyder Brunell concedes.
Timo Baumgartl's header from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Marcel Hartel's cross.
St. Louis City SC wins a corner after Paul Rothrock concedes.
Corner awarded to St. Louis City SC after Paul Rothrock concedes.
Tomas Totland wins a free kick for St. Louis City SC on the left wing.
Tomas Totland wins a free kick for St. Louis City SC on the left wing.
Danny Musovski's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Roman Bürki. The attempt was assisted by Jesús Ferreira.
Paul Rothrock of Seattle Sounders FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Conrad Wallem of St. Louis City SC.
Attempt missed. Chris Durkin of St. Louis City SC heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the right. He was assisted by Dante Polvara, who provided a headed pass after a set piece situation.
Daniel Edelman from St. Louis City SC wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Jesús Ferreira of Seattle Sounders FC.
Substitution for St. Louis City SC: Tomas Totland comes on for Rafael Santos.
Substitution for St. Louis City SC: Jeong Sang-Bin comes on for Cedric Teuchert.
Substitution for St. Louis City SC: Sergio Córdova comes on for Simon Becher.
Foul committed by Rafael Santos of St. Louis City SC.
Foul by Rafael Santos of St. Louis City SC.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Peter Kingston comes on for Alex Roldan.
Nouhou Tolo's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Roman Bürki.
Cristian Roldan's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Jesús Ferreira's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Roman Bürki. The assist came from Danny Musovski.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Jordan Morris comes on for Hassani Dotson.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Jesús Ferreira comes on for Albert Rusnák due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Danny Musovski of Seattle Sounders FC.
Antino Lopez of Seattle Sounders FC is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Simon Becher of St. Louis City SC.
Goal! Albert Rusnák scores a penalty for Seattle Sounders FC with a right-footed shot. The match score is now 3-0.
Paul RothrockPenalty awarded to Seattle Sounders FC as Paul Rothrock is fouled in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Seattle Sounders FC as Paul Rothrock is fouled in the penalty area.
Foul committed by Albert Rusnák of Seattle Sounders FC.
Conrad Wallem from St. Louis City SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Daniel Edelman from St. Louis City SC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Hassani Dotson of Seattle Sounders FC.
Substitution for Seattle Sounders FC: Paul Rothrock comes on for Paul Arriola.
The second half begins with the score at Seattle Sounders FC 2, St. Louis City SC 0.
First half ends with Seattle Sounders FC leading St. Louis City SC 2-0.
Hassani Dotson's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Corner awarded to Seattle Sounders FC after Lukas MacNaughton concedes.
Danny Musovski's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Roman Bürki. The attempt was assisted by Snyder Brunell.
Offside against Seattle Sounders FC. Paul Arriola is flagged for offside.
Conrad Wallem's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Chris Durkin provided the assist.
Marcel Hartel's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Foul committed by Hassani Dotson of Seattle Sounders FC.
Cedric Teuchert wins a free kick for St. Louis City SC in the attacking half.
Conrad Wallem of St. Louis City SC misses a header from the center of the box, going close but to the right. The attempt was assisted by Daniel Edelman with a cross.
assist: Albert Rusnák
Goal! Cristian Roldan scores for Seattle Sounders FC with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the bottom right corner. The match score is now Seattle Sounders FC 2, St. Louis City SC 0, with the assist coming from Albert Rusnák after a corner.
Seattle Sounders FC win a corner after Conrad Wallem concedes.
Snyder Brunell from Seattle Sounders FC misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the left, assisted by Cristian Roldan.
Simon Becher of St. Louis City SC commits a handball.
Handball by Simon Becher of St. Louis City SC.
St. Louis City SC wins a corner after Nouhou Tolo concedes.
Foul committed by Hassani Dotson of Seattle Sounders FC.
Daniel Edelman of St. Louis City SC wins a free kick in the attacking half.
assist: Albert Rusnák
Goal! Cristian Roldan scores for Seattle Sounders FC with a header from the right side of the six-yard box into the center of the goal. The assist comes from Albert Rusnák, who delivered a cross following a corner. The score is now Seattle Sounders FC 1, St. Louis City SC 0.
Corner awarded to Seattle Sounders FC after a concession by Roman Bürki.
Attempt saved. Snyder Brunell of Seattle Sounders FC has his right-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Corner awarded to Seattle Sounders FC after Rafael Santos concedes.
Hassani Dotson of Seattle Sounders FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Chris Durkin of St. Louis City SC.
Cedric Teuchert of St. Louis City SC is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Simon Becher from St. Louis City SC heads the ball from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes just a bit too high. The cross came from Marcel Hartel after a corner.
Corner awarded to St. Louis City SC after a concession by Kalani Kossa-Rienzi.
Danny Musovski of Seattle Sounders FC wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Conrad Wallem of St. Louis City SC.
Foul committed by Conrad Wallem of St. Louis City SC.
Nouhou Tolo from Seattle Sounders FC wins a free kick in the defensive half.
St. Louis City SC wins a corner after Cristian Roldan concedes.
Foul committed by Cedric Teuchert of St. Louis City SC.
Foul committed by Nouhou Tolo of Seattle Sounders FC.
Attempt saved. Marcel Hartel from St. Louis City SC has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Andrew Thomas from Seattle Sounders FC saves it in the center of the goal. The shot was assisted by Conrad Wallem.
Outstanding performance
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