Both teams expressed their frustration over red card decisions in this new MLS season after a 0-0 draw at BC Place on Saturday night.
VANCOUVER – Contrary to some belief, goalless draws can offer a variety of storylines, despite a lack of scoring. On Saturday night at BC Place, the only real talking point from a 0-0 draw between the Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy was a controversial red card decision that dictated the outcome of an early-season MLS Western Conference clash.
Much to the ire of Whitecaps fans, who saw striker Masato Kudo suspended by the MLS Disciplinary Committee during the week, referee Jair Marrufo sent off Matias Laba just before the half-hour mark for a sliding tackle on LA’s Mike Magee.