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Houston Dynamo Defeats Portland Timbers in Card-Filled Match
Houston, Texas – At Shell Energy Stadium, the Houston Dynamo secured a narrow victory over the Portland Timbers in a Major League Soccer match on matchday 31. The game, officiated by Allen Chapman, was characterized by physical play and a high number of yellow cards, with seven issued in total.
The only goal of the match came in the 44th minute, scored by E. Ponce, who capitalized on a precise assist from J. McGlynn to beat the Portland goalkeeper. Despite Portland Timbers’ attempts to respond in the second half, they were unable to convert their chances.
Houston Dynamo dominated possession with 55% and generated a total of 21 shots, 7 of which were on target, compared to Portland Timbers’ 4 shots (3 on target). The Dynamo also outnumbered their opponent in corners, with 11 compared to 4. The match was marked by a total of 19 fouls, 10 committed by Houston and 9 by Portland, reflecting the intensity of the game.
Substitutions portland timbers: at minute 60 J. Ortiz came in and M. Rojas went out., at minute 69 D. Ayala came in and C. Paredes went out., at minute 69 F. Mora came in and K. Kelsy went out., at minute 69 K. Velde came in and D. Chara went out., at minute 79 E. Miller came in and A. Lassiter went out.
Substitutions houston dynamo: at minute 67 O. Lingr came in and A. Bassi went out., at minute 80 L. Ennali came in and D. Holmes went out., at minute 90 B. Raines came in and D. Samassekou went out., at minute 90 J. McGlynn came in and F. Awodesu went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Houston Dynamo
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