MLS: Müller Delivers Late Drama As Vancouver Whitecaps Seize Comeback Win
Written by Patrick Echatah
Thomas Müller scored his first Major League Soccer goal, and it was a crucial one for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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In a thrilling Western Conference match, a renowned German player, who was once a rival of St. Louis CITY SC’s goalkeeper Roman Bürki, scored a winning penalty kick. The goal came fourteen minutes into second-half stoppage time, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory for his team.
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“Thomas is a player who, with the career he’s had, will of course create excitement around him,” head coach Jesper Sørensen said postgame. “Of course he will, and if not, then we’re in the wrong business.
“We couldn’t have put up a better script than today. If we wanted to win, then getting out of trouble and winning in the last minute on a penalty from Thomas, I think the fans got a little bit for their money today.”
In Saturday night’s home match, Vancouver Whitecaps fell behind twice but managed to tie the game each time. For the first time, they took the lead when Müller scored a penalty kick in the 104th minute.
This was Müller’s first-ever club goal not scored for FC Bayern Munich, and it was a winning goal in his first start for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
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“It was an amazing moment for me,” Müller said. “On one side, we have this pressure because with a penalty, you have a good chance to score. But what happens if you miss? You’re already writing your news: Thomas Müller missed a penalty.
“I like to have this pressure, and when my teammates were cheering for me, it was a very nice feeling to score this goal in front of our fans.”
The Whitecaps’ latest victory has significantly improved their standing in the Western Conference. With seven games remaining, they are only four points away from the top spot and are still in contention for the Supporters’ Shield.
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