Things were going well for the Sounders on Saturday until a controversial penalty kick call in the 52nd minute completely changed the game’s course.
Leading by a goal, the Sounders saw a hard-charging New York City FC striker David Villa streak into the box along the left side. Sounders right back Oniel Fisher made what appeared to be a clean challenge for the ball, using his left foot to knock it from harm’s way while Villa toppled over him.
Unfortunately for the Sounders, a penalty kick was called for the trip and Villa equalized moments later with his 50th career goal for New York.