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Houston Dynamo 2 Earn Two Points in Penalty Shootout Win Over LAFC 2

Published on April 16, 2023 under MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
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HOUSTON - Houston Dynamo 2 earned its first two home points of the season earlier today, taking a 4-1 victory in the shootout over LAFC 2 after playing to a 0-0 draw in regulation.

Houston triumphed in the shootout after veteran goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell saved two LAFC attempts, while midfielder Charles Auguste sealed the victory with a panenka over goalkeeper Jassem Koleilat.

Houston had a good look on goal after midfielder Jacob Evans connected with forward Papa N'Doye in the 22nd minute. Evans intercepted a ball in the opponent's half and was able to get past two defenders to find N'Doye on the left side. N'Doye's shot went over the cross bar and the forward finished with three shot attempts tonight.

The Dynamo 2 defense played a key role in ensuring the match remained level. Tarbell made a save in the 31st minute that kept the score even after LAFC 2 forced a turnover in the midfield. The MLS Cup champion made eight saves in the match before coming up big in the penalty shootout after regulation.

N'Doye had an open look at goal in the 41st minute from the top of the 18-yard box, but his shot was off target.

Early in the second half, Dynamo 2 had a look on goal after defender Mujeeb Murana was able to push forward and pressure the LAFC 2 defense as the team mounted an attack. The service into the box narrowly missed forward Yair Gonzalez who was making the run in the heart of the box.

Gonzalez had a shot on target in the 64th minute that was deflected and slowed down by an LAFC 2 defender making the ball easier to handle for Koleilat.

Tarbell stepped up again to make a crucial save in the 72nd minute, tipping the ball over the cross bar after a powerful strike by Yekeson Subah from right side of the penalty box. The 86th minute saw another stop by the veteran goalkeeper, stopping a shot from Christian Torres without warning.

Dynamo 2 return to SaberCats Stadium on Sunday, April 23 to host the Tacoma Defiance at 6:30 p.m. CT. Sunday's match will be the first meeting between the two teams after last season MLS NEXT Pro playoff semi-final match in Washington.

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Houston Dynamo 2 (1-2-1; 5 pts.) 0-0 (4-1 pen.) LAFC 2 (0-2-2; 2 pts.)

MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season - Week 4

SaberCats Stadium - Houston, Texas

SCORING SUMMARY

TEAM 1H 2H FT

Houston Dynamo 2 0 0 0

LAFC 2 0 0 0

SHOOTOUT:

HOU: Diego Gonzalez - MAKE

LAFC: Favian Vazquez - MAKE

HOU: Yair González - MAKE

LAFC: Noah Dollenmayer - MISS

HOU: Paolo Ríos - MAKE

LAFC: Nathan Ordaz - MISS

HOU: Charles Auguste - MAKE

LINEUPS

Houston Dynamo 2: Andrew Tarbell; Djevencio van der Kust, Micael (Omar Grey 76'), Talen Maples (c), Mujeeb Murana; Diego Gonzalez, Juan Castilla (Yair González 56'), Charles Auguste; Jacob Evans (Paolo Ríos 76'), Roberto Avila (Ezekiel Soto 83'), Papa Ndoye (Isaiah Reid, 56')

Unused substitutes: Andrew Pannenberg, Jathan Juarez, Isaiah LeFlore, Sebastian Rodriguez

Total shots: 10 (Papa Ndoye 3); Shots on goal: 2 (Papa Ndoye and Yair González tied with 1); Fouls: 12 (Talen Maples and Charles Auguste tied with 3); Offside: 3; Corner kicks: 1; Saves: 8 (Andrew Tarbell)

LAFC 2: Jassem Koleilat; Javen Romero, Noah Dollenmayer, Diego Rosales, Julian Gaines, Jeremy Batioja (Favian Vazquez 73'), Bryan Moyado, Christopher Jaime, Nathan Ordaz, Dustin Aguirre (Yekeson Subah 60'), Ladji Mallé (Christian Torres 73')

Unused substitutes: Giancarlo Sagredo, Jeremi Rodríguez, Ryan Ayoub, Armando Avila

Total shots: 16 (Nathen Ordaz 4); Shots on goal: 8 (Nathan Ordaz 3); Fouls: 11 (Julian Gaines, Jeremy Batioja, Bryan Moyado and Dustin Aguirre tied with 2); Offside: 2; Corner kicks: 7; Saves: 2 (Jassem Koleilat);

DISCIPLINE:

LAFC: Jeremy Batioja (caution; foul) 41'

HOU: Talen Maples (caution; foul) 55'

HOU: Yair González (caution; foul) 90+2'

LAFC: Julian Gaines (caution; foul) 90+4'

OFFICIALS:

Referee: Olvin Oliva

Assistant Referee: Eric Wood

Assistant Referee: Jennifer Dumaine

Fourth Official: Hector Hernandez

Weather: 74 degrees, clear skies

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