Played
March 2, 2013 8:25 PM EST
BBVA Compass Stadium — Houston, Texas
Referee: B. Toledo
Attendance: 20019
March 2, 2013 8:25 PM EST
BBVA Compass Stadium — Houston, Texas
Referee: B. Toledo
Attendance: 20019
Houston Dynamo 2-0 D.C. United: Dynamo take home win to open season
Despite a missed penalty from Brad Davis, Houston took a home win over United to open the 2013 MLS season.
By Allen Ramsey
Bob Levey
Ricardo Clark helped Houston to a 2-0 win over D.C. United on Saturday night to get the defending Eastern Conference champion off to a flying start in the 2013 season.
Clark won his side a penalty in the first half but Brad Davis couldn't convert and the match would go to the break level.
Houston finally got on the board in the 80th minute from a corner, but it was United defender James Riley who got the final touch, heading into his own net while trying to stop Clark from getting on the end of Davis' service.
Clark rounded out the scoring just before full time, finishing off a flowing and somewhat fortunate move off a throw by hammering home a close-range shot after being set up by Warren Creavalle.
Clark won his side a penalty in the first half but Brad Davis couldn't convert and the match would go to the break level.
Houston finally got on the board in the 80th minute from a corner, but it was United defender James Riley who got the final touch, heading into his own net while trying to stop Clark from getting on the end of Davis' service.
Clark rounded out the scoring just before full time, finishing off a flowing and somewhat fortunate move off a throw by hammering home a close-range shot after being set up by Warren Creavalle.
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
8 | 0 |
|
Mike Magee Midfielder LA Galaxy |
6 | 1 |
|
Claudio Bieler Striker Sporting KC |
6 | 1 |
|
Marco Di Vaio Striker Montreal Impact |
6 | 0 |
|
Robert Earnshaw Striker Toronto FC |
5 | 2 |
