Colorado Rapids have battled back from a goal down to take all three points in their MLS Western Conference clash with FC Dallas.

The result sees Oscar Pareja's men ascend into a playoff spot, while also cutting the gap on leaders Seattle Sounders to four points.

It was the visitors who took the lead six minutes after the break, with David Ferreira homing in on Jair Benitez's cross.

However, veteran striker Vicente Sanchez found the net with a volley to draw his team level just before the hour mark.

The turnaround was complete six minutes later, and it was the 34-year-old who involved yet again; this time his cross into the box deflected off Matt Hedges and into the Dallas net.

The visitors could not find a route back into the game before the full-time whistle, which means that they are now two points off fifth-placed Portland Timbers.