Game highlights
Both squads, known for their no-losing streaks, offered a fierce exhibition of contending soccer with myriad close shooting chances. Seattle Sounders with 5 shots on target and whopping total of 17 attempts, certainly kept Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka busy. Sounders’ dominance in possession was evident with 58% ball occupancy around the field, showcasing their assertive gameplay. Despite this, no goals were scored, leaving both squads to satisfy with a draw.
Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps 0-0 on 10/7/23 @SoundersFC @WhitecapsFC @MLS @LumenField shot for @ZUMApress pic.twitter.com/LhDDGrw0Nl
— Melissa Levin Photography (@MELLevinPhoto) October 9, 2023
Substitutions and penalties
Pivotal substitutions were made during the match with Leo Chú, N. Lodeiro, and J. Morris making way for Héber, A. Rusnák, and R. Baker-Whiting on the Sounders’ side. Vancouver’s coach responded with his own tactics as J. Hoilett, M. Laborda and S. Adekugbe, were replaced by A. Schöpf, J. Brown, and R. Raposo respectively. The game intensity reflected in the number of yellow cards shown: Six! With Cristian Roldán and Léo Chú from the Sounders and Mathías Laborda, Alessandro Schöpf and Richie Laryea from the Whitecaps, all receiving cautions.
Unbreakable Streaks
Despite a goal-less night, the game wasn’t short of action. Sounders successfully maintained their 8-game no-losing streak, highlighting their resilience and competitiveness in the league. Whitecaps also managed to extend their no-losing run to the last 4 games. With solid performances and unyielding spirit, both teams are strong competitors to watch out for upcoming matches.
Coach Vanni Sartini breaks down his Starting XI vs Seattle Sounders 🎤
➡️ Importance of the 'Caps On Tour
➡️ Switch to the 3-4-2-1 formation
➡️ Expectations from the front 3 #VWFC| @saritareports pic.twitter.com/4xlBfx6HWf— x – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) October 8, 2023
No clear victor emerged from the match, however, the impressive form and hard-fought effort shown by both teams were worth applauding. Attentions will undoubtedly now turn to the next matches for these two no-losing streak teams in this tantalising Major League Soccer contest.
