What happened: Stephen Afrifa converted the opening goal after the match stayed 0-0 past the 52nd minute. The score marks a postseason contribution for the same Stephen Afrifa who drew a booking in a 3-0 August loss.

Why it matters: Breaking a scoreless tie in the second half shifts the tactical leverage in the MLS postseason, forcing the trailing side to commit numbers forward for an equalizer.

What to watch: Play continues through the final half-hour with Afrifa's side working to see out the one-goal lead through full time.