Techera’s free kick helps Whitecaps salvage 1-1 draw after difficult week
VANCOUVER — Cristian Techera added a silver lining to the Vancouver Whitecaps’ roller-coaster week.
The pint-size Uruguayan scored on a beautiful free kick in the 74th minute as Vancouver fought back to draw FC Dallas 1-1 on Saturday night.
With his team trailing and struggling to create chances, Techera curled a left-footed shot over the wall and past Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez from 30 yards out to send B.C. Place Stadium into a frenzy.
“A wonderful strike,” said Vancouver coach Carl Robinson. “He’s done it before and hopefully he’ll do it again. He’s playing with confidence at the moment.”