After an impressive performance in the quarterfinals, FC Dallas started their semifinal match-up against Pachuca with a 2-1 win.
The LigaMX side took the lead just three minutes into the opening half as Franco Jara showed excellent control and composure to score.
Dallas would answer back right before halftime in the 43rd minute. A cross into the box from Hernan Grana was knocked away by the goalkeeper, but only as far as Maximiliano Urruti, who dispatched it for the equalizer.
The match-winner would come from Kellyn Acosta on a free-kick in the 58th minute. Acosta curled the ball perfectly past the keeper for his third goal in five appearances.