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Three points? Check. Playoff berth? Check. Top of the Western Conference? Check.
Wednesday night unfolded just as the doctor ordered for Sporting Kansas City, as a 1-0 road win over FC Cincinnati in the final regular season match at Nippert Stadium punched a ticket to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and vaulted the club back into first place.