With both teams missing players from international duty, Vancouver seemed willing to give away possession early when theykicked the ball over the endline from the kickoff. Sporting Kansas City dominated the match early, preventing Vancouver from getting any momentum.
With Yohan Croizet filling in for Felipe Gutierrez who was in the 18 for Chile Tuesday night, the French attacker created several opportunities for Sporting KC. In the 13th, Espinoza cleared a corner and Croizet made a great run through the middle and slid an almost perfect pass to setup Daniel Salloi. Gerso Fernandes was streaking towards the goal but Salloi positioned himself and shot wide.