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Barnes Leads Dynamo to 1-1 Tie, MLS Record

April 28, 2013 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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The Houston Dynamo set a Major League Soccer record with their 30th consecutive regular season home game unbeaten following Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Colorado Rapids at BBVA Compass Stadium. The match eclipsed Real Salt Lake's previous record of 29 regular season home games unbeaten and extended their streak to 36 straight home games undefeated in all competitions.

Giles Barnes scored his team-leading third goal of the season, a howling strike into the upper corner for an equalizing goal in the 66th minute.

Will Bruin nearly produced a winning goal in second half stoppage time, but his diving header crashed off the crossbar.

The Rapids seized a 1-0 lead in the closing moments of the first half. Rookie midfielder Dillon Powers curled a corner kick to the back part of the six-yard box and Drew Moor headed home from six yards for a halftime lead.

Both teams had chances in the first half, including a chance for Brad Davis in the 31st minute. Bruin crossed a ball to the penalty spot and Davis' right-foot volley was collected by Colorado goalkeeper Clint Irwin.

Seven minutes later Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie made a great play to prevent a goal, racing in front of goal for an acrobatic headed clearance on Danny Mwanga's shot from 12 yards.

Seven minutes after halftime Colorado midfielder Jamie Smith nearly doubled the advantage, firing a shot from 25 yards the crashed off the far post for a near goal.

Houston nearly equalized in the 56th minute. Corey Ashe did well to get forward on the left flank before feeding Barnes, who drove toward the end line and crossed a pinpoint pass to Davis, who snapped a header that required a brilliant one-hand save from Irwin.

Houston's equalizer finally arrived in the 66th minute. Bruin battled for a header in midfield and the loose ball was collected by Barnes. The forward drove to the edge of the box before cracking a wonderful strike into the upper corner of the net for a tying goal.

Bruin's opportunity to win the game came four minutes into stoppage time- the same minute of Warren Creavalle's equalizer last Saturday in Toronto. Ashe drove an excellent ball from the left flank to the middle of the six-yard box and Bruin's diving header was struck well but hit the crossbar for a near winner.

A minute later, Davis received a red card for a challenge on Nathan Sturgis 30 yards from goal. Davis had received a yellow card four minutes earlier and will miss Houston's next game at the LA Galaxy next Sunday.

With the draw, the Dynamo (4-2-2; 14 points) are tied for second place in the Eastern Conference with the New York Red Bulls (4-4-2; 14 points) and Sporting Kansas City (4-3-2; 14 points). Montreal (5-1-1) leads the conference with 16 points.

It was an afternoon of milestones for the Dynamo, with four players reaching significant marks.

It was Bobby Boswell's 200th game in all competitions with the Dynamo. He is the fourth player in club history to reach 200 appearances, joining Brad Davis, Corey Ashe, and Brian Ching.

It was Ricardo Clark's 200th career MLS regular season appearance. It was also Clark's 150th start for Houston in all competitions to become the sixth player in club history to make 150 starts in orange (Davis, Boswell, Pat Onstad, Brian Mullan and Ching).

It was Ching's 225th MLS regular season appearance in his 12-year career.

It was Davis' 225th start with the Dynamo in all competitions. He is the franchise leader.

The Dynamo have not lost a competitive home game since June 18, 2011. The are also unbeaten in 22 regular season games (15-0-7) since opening BBVA Compass Stadium last May.

Houston begins a two-game, cross-country road trip next Sunday in Los Angeles against the Galaxy in a rematch of the 2012 and 2011 MLS Cup finals. The trip continues on Wednesday, May 8 at D.C. United before the Dynamo return home to host Sporting Kansas City on Sunday, May 12 in a rematch of postseason series in 2012 and 2011.

Next Match: Sunday, May 5, 10 p.m. CT, LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo, The Home Depot Center, Carson, CA

Next Home Match: Sunday, May 12, 7 p.m. CT, Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting Kansas City, BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, TX

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