Major League Soccer
San Diego
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Goal (Assist: O. Lingr)
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Houston Dynamo 4-4-2 Ben Olsen
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21
34
3
36
19
30
18
24
20
9
Starters
- 31 J. Bond
- 21 F. Negri
- 34 A. Resch
- 3 Antonio Carlos
- 36 Felipe Andrade
- 19 M. Bogusz
- 30 A. Bouzat
- 18 D. Samassekou
- 24 I. Aliyu
- 20 Guilherme
- 9 O. Lingr
Substitutes
- 1 J. Maurer
- 6 Artur
- 10 E. Ponce
- 11 L. Ennali
- 13 S. Vines
- 14 D. Holmes
16 H. Herrera- 17 N. Markanich
- 28 E. Sviatchenko
San Diego 3-4-2-1 Mikey Varas
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26
17
97
77
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20
33
8
10
9
Starters
- 18 D. Ferree
- 26 M. Duah
- 17 O. Soe
- 97 C. McVey
- 77 A. Mighten
- 6 J. Tverskov
- 20 A. Godoy
- 33 O. Verhoeven
- 8 O. Valakari
- 10 A. Dreyer
- 9 L. Morgan
Substitutes
1 C. J. dos Santos- 7 M. Ingvartsen
- 14 B. B. Zamble
19 D. Vazquez- 21 B. Duke
25 I. Pilcher- 29 A. Saidi
- 70 A. Alvarado Jr
- 90 A. Pellegrino
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Match Statistics
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3 Shots on Goal 1
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6 Shots off Goal 4
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11 Total Shots 9
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2 Blocked Shots 4
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8 Shots insidebox 7
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3 Shots outsidebox 2
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10 Fouls 11
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1 Corner Kicks 3
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2 Offsides 2
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29% Ball Possession 71%
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2 Yellow Cards 2
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1 Red Cards 1
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1 Goalkeeper Saves 1
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316 Total passes 788
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265 Passes accurate 724
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84% Passes % 92%
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0.85 expected_goals 1.34
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0 goals_prevented 0
Head-to-Head Stats
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- 2025-07-06 San Diego 3 - 4 Houston Dynamo
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League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Jose Earthquakes |
9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 24 |
| 2 |
Vancouver Whitecaps |
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 21 |
| 3 |
Los Angeles FC |
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 17 |
| 4 |
Minnesota United FC |
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 17 |
| 5 |
Seattle Sounders |
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
| 6 |
Real Salt Lake |
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| 7 |
Colorado Rapids |
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 |
| 8 |
FC Dallas |
9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| 9 |
Houston Dynamo |
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 12 |
| 10 |
San Diego |
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 11 |
Los Angeles Galaxy |
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 9 |
| 12 |
Portland Timbers |
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 7 |
| 13 |
Austin |
9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -7 | 7 |
| 14 |
St. Louis City |
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 15 |
Sporting Kansas City |
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -13 | 4 |
| 1 |
Nashville SC |
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 19 |
| 2 |
Inter Miami |
9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| 3 |
New England Revolution |
8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 4 |
Chicago Fire |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| 5 |
Charlotte |
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| 6 |
Toronto FC |
9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 13 |
| 7 |
New York City FC |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 8 |
New York Red Bulls |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 12 |
| 9 |
Columbus Crew |
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 10 |
DC United |
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 11 |
FC Cincinnati |
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 9 |
| 12 |
Orlando City SC |
9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -16 | 7 |
| 13 |
CF Montreal |
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -8 | 6 |
| 14 |
Philadelphia Union |
9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 5 |
| 15 |
Atlanta United FC |
9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -9 | 4 |
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1. Match Summary
Houston Dynamo secured a narrow 1-0 victory over San Diego in a tightly contested match. The decisive goal came in the 35th minute from Ibrahim Aliyu, assisted by Ondrej Lingr. The game was marked by a late flurry of cards, culminating in red cards for both teams in the 90th minute, with Houston's Lingr and San Diego's Pellegrino receiving their marching orders. Despite dominating possession, San Diego failed to convert their opportunities, while Houston proved clinical with their limited chances.
2. Team Performance Analysis
Houston Dynamo: Houston played a compact, defensive game, absorbing pressure and capitalizing on a single opportunity. Their statistics reveal a focus on efficiency rather than control. While they were significantly outpossessed (29% vs 71%), they managed to create more shots inside the box (8 vs 7) and ultimately found the back of the net. Their passing accuracy (84%) was respectable, but the low ball possession suggests a strategy of quick transitions and direct play. The two yellow cards and a late red card indicate a degree of tactical fouling and potential frustration as the game wore on.
San Diego: San Diego completely dominated possession (71%) and passing accuracy (92%), indicating a clear intent to control the game. However, they struggled to translate this dominance into goals. Their expected goals (xG) of 1.34 suggests they created good chances, but a lack of finishing and Houston's resolute defense prevented them from scoring. The four blocked shots and three corner kicks highlight their attacking intent, but also their inability to break down Houston's defense. The red card late in the game was a significant blow, further hindering their chances of finding an equalizer.
Key Statistical Observations:
Possession Disparity: The vast difference in possession (29% vs 71%) is the most striking statistic. xG vs. Actual Goals: San Diego's higher xG (1.34) compared to Houston's (0.85) suggests they were the more likely team to score based on chance quality, but Houston was more effective in converting their opportunities. Shot Location: Both teams favored shots inside the box, but Houston's higher number (8 vs 7) contributed to their goal.