Chivas USA falls 4-0 to the Houston Dynamo

Published on August 20, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Club Deportivo Chivas USA News Release


Chivas USA Notes (4-0 lost vs. Houston Dynamo, Robertson Stadium, 8/20/2008):

On a cloudy Wednesday night at Robertson Stadium, Chivas USA fell 4-0 to the Houston Dynamo in front of 10,908 fans in Houston, Texas. With tonight's result, Chivas USA remains in sixth place in MLS's Western Conference, with a record of 6-9-5 (W-L-T) and 23 points, while Houston now has 32 points and improves its record to 8-4-8 (W-L-T) in first place in the Western Conference. Chivas USA allowed four goals in 24 minutes during the first half. Houston's Stuart Holden scored in the 11th minute, Kei Kamara added another goal at the 22nd minute, Nate Jaqua scored one more six minutes later, and Kamara scored again (35') for a 4-0 lead before halftime. Chivas USA made two substitutions at the beginning of the second half: Kraig Chiles for Paulo Nagamura and Eric Ebert for Claudio Suarez, who played again after the head injury he suffered in Chicago on August 2nd. Midfielder Carey Talley left the game early (13th minute) with a thigh injury and was replaced by Keith Savage. Due to World Cup qualifying games, midfielder Sacha Kljestan (U.S. National Team) missed the match, as well as three Houston players (Dwayne De Rosario, Pat Onstad, and Brian Ching). Chivas USA currently has a total of 11 players listed on its injury report, and was without several key players, including Justin Braun (R ankle sprain), Jesse Marsch (fractured jaw), Lawson Vaughn (R knee sprain), Raphaël Wicky (R ankle surgery), and Alex Zotinca (R knee ACL surgery). The Red-and-White continues its winless streak at Robertson Stadium, where it has never won and owns now a record of 0-5-2 (W-L-T), including playoffs. Chivas USA Head Coach Preki, on tonight's match: "They were sharp from the first minute. They came in the field, ready to play. They were aggressive. They played the game that they needed to play." The Red-and-White returns now to The Home Depot Center for the new California Clásico against the San Jose Earthquakes. Coming off a 4-0 win over the MLS-leading New England Revolution, the Earthquakes trail Chivas USA by just two points in the standings, setting up a vital match for both team's playoffs hopes. The first 5000 fans through the gates on Saturday night will also receive a ‘Mystery Gift Card' courtesy of The Home Depot. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT, and tickets can be purchased by calling 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or by visiting www.cdchivasusa.com. For media credentials, please contact Chivas USA Communications no later than Thursday. Chivas USA returns Thursday to Los Angeles and trains Friday at 10:00 a.m. PT. For tickets or more information on Chivas USA, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1, visit www.cdchivasusa.com or contact Chivas USA Communications. Chivas USA (6-9-5) vs. Houston Dynamo (8-4-8) August 20, 2008 -- Robertson Stadium, Houston, Texas

Scoring Summary: HOU -- Stuart Holden 1 (Brad Davis 5) 11 HOU -- Kei Kamara 3 (Richard Mulrooney 3) 22 HOU -- Nate Jaqua 2 (unassisted) 28 HOU -- Kei Kamara 4 (Nate Jaqua 2, Richard Mulrooney 4) 35

Chivas USA -- Zach Thornton, Carey Talley (Keith Savage 13), Claudio Suarez (Eric Ebert 46), Shavar Thomas, Bobby Burling, Paulo Nagamura (Kraig Chiles 46), Daniel Paladini, Jonathan Bornstein, Francisco Mendoza, Roberto Nurse, Atiba Harris.

Substitutes Not Used: Jim Curtin, Anthony Hamilton, Dan Kennedy, Ante Razov

Houston Dynamo -- Tony Caig, Richard Mulrooney, Bobby Boswell, Eddie Robinson, Wade Barrett, Brian Mullan (Geoff Cameron 74), Ricardo Clark, Stuart Holden, Brad Davis (Corey Ashe 71), Kei Kamara, Nate Jaqua (Chris Wondolowski 78).

Substitutes Not Used: Kyle Brown, Patrick Ianni, Craig Waibel, Corbin Waller

Houston Dynamo Chivas USA

total shots: 13 (Kei Kamara 5) 5 (5 tied with 1)

shots on goal: 5 (Kei Kamara 3) 2 (Roberto Nurse 1, Carey Talley 1)

fouls: 14 (Stuart Holden 3) 14 (Eric Ebert 3)

offsides: 3 (Corey Ashe 2) 2 (Roberto Nurse 2)

corner kicks: 4 (Brad Davis 2, Stuart Holden 2) 3 (Daniel Paladini 2)

saves: 2 (Tony Caig 2) 1 (Zach Thornton 1)

Misconduct Summary: CHV -- Claudio Suarez (caution; Tactical Foul) 32 CHV -- Shavar Thomas (caution; Reckless Tackle) 39 HOU -- Wade Barrett (caution; Delaying a Restart) 68 CHV -- Eric Ebert (caution; Reckless Tackle) 73

referee: Baldomero Toledo Referee's Assistants: Paul Scott; Peter Balciunas 4th official: Colin Tait time of game: 1:47 attendance: 10,908 weather: Cloudy -and- 82 degrees

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