MLS Houston Dynamo FC

New England wins 2-0 over Houston

Published on May 18, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Houston Dynamo FC News Release


The New England Revolution scored two second half goals for a 2-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night at BBVA Compass Stadium. Diego Fagundez delivered a 1-0 lead for the Revolution before an own goal completed the scoring for New England.

The Dynamo (6-3-2; 20 points) remain tied for second place in the Eastern Conference with Sporting Kansas City (6-4-2) and the Montreal Impact (6-2-2) and a point behind the New York Red Bulls (6-4-3; 21 points), who host the LA Galaxy on Sunday.

The Dynamo have lost two consecutive home games for only the third time in franchise history. Houston lost two straight at home in 2007 and three consecutive home games in 2010.

Both clubs were reduced to ten players in the 40th minute. During a New England corner kick, Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell and Revolution forward Dimitry Imbongo each went to the ground after colliding in the box. Both players were issued a red car and ejected from the game.

Earlier in the half, Houston defender Jermaine Taylor left the game in the tenth minute with a left shoulder injury.

The Revolution took the lead six minutes after halftime. Fagundez received the ball on the right flank and drove toward the penalty area before passing to Clyde Simms, who laid the ball back in Fagundez' path. The 18-year-old took a touch into the box and found the net for his third goal of the season and a 1-0 lead.

New England doubled its lead in the 84th minute. Chris Tierney received a pass on the left side of the penalty area and forced a sliding save from Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall. The rebound bounced near New England forward Juan Agudelo and Ricardo Clark, and Agudelo's shot skipped off Clark and into the net for an own goal and 2-0 Revolution advantage.

Houston had several quality chances to score and outshot the Revolution 20-10 on the night.

Houston's chances included a cross from Brad Davis that Giles Barnes steered wide of goal in the 23rd minute. In the 61st minute, Corey Ashe crossed for Will Bruin, but his header stayed over the cross bar.

A minute later, Andrew Driver sent a cross through the box, but Ashe's volley from the back of the box sailed high. In the 83rd minute, Brian Ching chested a lay off for Bruin, but his shot missed the target.

Bruin had two more late chances, but neither found the net as the third-year striker finished with a team-high six shots.

Davis reached two major milestones on the night. It was the Dynamo captain's 250th appearance for Houston in all competitions. It was also Davis' 200th career regular season game with the Dynamo. He is the franchise leader in both categories.

It was Taylor's 50th regular season appearance with the Dynamo.

It was Boniek Garcia's 25th regular season game with the Dynamo. The Honduran has played the full 90 minutes in all 31 career MLS appearances, including playoffs.

The Dynamo will begin a stretch of three consecutive road games on Sunday, May 26 at Sporting Kansas City. Houston will also visit the Columbus Crew (June 1) and Montreal Impact (June 19) before returning home on June 22 to host Toronto FC.

The Dynamo Reserves will host the Charleston Battery (USL Pro) in an MLS Reserve League match on Sunday at 10 a.m. at BBVA Compass Stadium. Admission is free.

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