Raúl Ruidíaz Leads Seattle Sounders to Dramatic Comeback Victory

While the Peruvian National Team continues its participation in the 2024 Copa América, where it began by drawing against Chile (0-0) and is getting ready to face Canada, the national players who were not called up by Jorge Fossati continue with their activities around the world. One of them is Raúl Ruidíaz, who has made headlines again for scoring a great header goal with the Seattle Sounders. He started a comeback in just 16 minutes that led the team to an agonizing 3-2 victory against FC Dallas in matchday 20 of the MLS Western Conference.

The matchup against FC Dallas at home looked to be another dark chapter for the Sounders. With less than 15 minutes left to play and an adverse score of 0-2, the outlook did not look encouraging. It was then that Schmetzer decided to give Ruidíaz a chance, bringing him on from the substitute bench. What followed was a spectacle worthy of a movie.

It was the 76th minute when a precise cross found Ruidíaz’s head. With determination, the Peruvian rose above the defenders and placed the ball in the back of the net. The precision and strength of his shot were impeccable, unleashing euphoria in the stadium. With that goal, Ruidíaz lit the spark for a comeback that few expected.

Boosted by Ruidíaz’s goal, the Sounders went on the attack. Jordan Morris was in charge of completing the feat. In a matter of minutes, Morris scored two goals, the second of them in the 90th minute, sealing a victory that seemed impossible. The 3-2 comeback not only meant three vital points, but also demonstrated the resilience and character of the team.

Raúl Ruidíaz is playing his seventh season with the Seattle Sounders. (Photo: AFP)

How many goals does Ruidíaz have in the MLS season?

Ruidíaz has reached eight goals this season and his return to scoring couldn’t have come at a better time. Now, the big question is whether he can maintain this streak and regain his place in the starting lineup. The truth is that his performance has given new impetus to the Sounders, who aspire to the playoffs.

How long has it been since Raúl Ruidíaz scored?

It is worth remembering that since his last goal, which was in the away win in the Cascadia Classic against the Portland Timbers (May 12), there have been 6 league games in which he scored zero. He was even relegated to the substitute bench due to the bad streak that the former Universitario de Deportes forward had entered.

Raúl Ruidíaz already has 8 goals this season. (Photo: Seattle Sounders)

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2024-06-23 11:56:17
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