Houston Dynamo vs San Diego FC

Houston Dynamo ground out a 1-0 victory at Shell Energy Stadium, making their dominance count when it mattered most. San Diego dominated possession with over 70 percent of the ball and forced three corners, but couldn't find the breakthrough. The hosts made their chances count instead, outshooting their visitors 11 to 9 and landing three on target compared to just one from the away side. It was a frustrating night for San Diego despite controlling large spells of the match. Manu Duah worked hard throughout and earned man of the match honors for his efforts, though even his performance couldn't drag his side level. Houston's clinical finish proved the difference, with the goal coming early enough to put San Diego on the back foot for the remainder of the contest.

Houston Dynamo 1-0 San Diego FC was the final score at Shell Energy Stadium, in a game where Houston Dynamo did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Houston Dynamo also had the better share of the ball, holding 29% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 11 attempts from Houston Dynamo against 9 from San Diego FC over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Houston Dynamo, and San Diego FC pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.