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Played
November 3, 2011 8:45 PM EDT
John O'Quinn Field at Corbin J. Robertson Stadium — Houston, Texas
Referee:‬ R. Salazar‎
Attendance:‬ 24749‎
 
45+2′ Brian Ching
 

MLS Playoff Preview: Houston Dynamo - Philadelphia Union

Houston takes a one-goal advantage back to Texas with Philadelphia in pursuit of a franchise-first playoff win.

By Zac Lee Rigg

More On :  Houston Dynamo, Philadelphia Union, Houston Dynamo vs Philadelphia Union
Gabriel Farfan and Danny Cruz - Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union
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 PROBABLE LINEUPS
Houston Dynamo (4-4-2): Hall; Hainault, Boswell, Cameron, Ashe; Cruz, Moffat, Camargo, Davis; Carr, Ching.

INJURY REPORT

OUT: FW Cam Weaver (R hip)
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2): Mondragon; Williams, Califf, Valdes, G. Farfan; M. Farfan, Carroll, Miglioranzi, Mapp; Le Toux, Mwanga.

INJURY REPORT

OUT: GK Thorne Holder (concussion); FW Levi Houapeu (L ankle strain)

QUESTIONABLE: MF Michael Farfan (R foot contusion); FW Veljko Paunovic (R hamstring strain)

PROBABLE: MF Justin Mapp (L quad strain)

 DID YOU KNOW?
  • Houston won the first leg 2-1 in Pennsylvania. It marked the first postseason road win in Dynamo history.
  • Tally Hall pulled off 10 saves in the match, two shy of the MLS playoff record.
  • Philadelphia lined up a 5-3-2 formation, with Miglioranzi as a sweeper. The tactical confusion hindered more than helped, with the Union going down a goal in the early minutes.
  • Brad Davis assisted that goal from a set piece, with Andre Hainault heading home. Davis led the league in the regular season with 16 assists.
  • Ricardo Salazar will referee the match.

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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
  • Houston Dynamo 2-1 Philadelphia Union
    19.57 %
  • Houston Dynamo 1-1 Philadelphia Union
    17.39 %
  • Houston Dynamo 1-2 Philadelphia Union
    15.22 %
Head to Head
USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ Nov 3, 2011 Houston Dynamo 1 - Philadelphia Union 0
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USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ Oct 30, 2011 Philadelphia Union 1 - Houston Dynamo 2
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USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ Aug 6, 2011 Philadelphia Union 1 - Houston Dynamo 1
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USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ Mar 19, 2011 Houston Dynamo 0 - Philadelphia Union 1
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USA - Major League Soccer ‎(MLS)‎ Oct 2, 2010 Philadelphia Union 1 - Houston Dynamo 1
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Last Five Matches
Houston Dynamo
May 26, 2012Houston Dynamo 2 - Los Angeles Galaxy 1MLS
May 19, 2012New England Revolution 2 - Houston Dynamo 2MLS
May 15, 2012Houston Dynamo 0 - Portland Timbers 0MLS
May 12, 2012Houston Dynamo 1 - D.C. United 0MLS
May 9, 2012New York Red Bulls 1 - Houston Dynamo 0MLS
Philadelphia Union
May 26, 2012Toronto FC 1 - Philadelphia Union 0MLS
May 19, 2012FC Dallas 1 - Philadelphia Union 1MLS
May 13, 2012Philadelphia Union 2 - New York Red Bulls 3MLS
May 5, 2012Seattle Sounders FC 1 - Philadelphia Union 0MLS
Apr 28, 2012Philadelphia Union 1 - San Jose 2MLS
Team News
Available Squads
1Tally HallGoalkeeper
31Andre HainaultDefender
32Bobby BoswellDefender
11Brad DavisMidfielder
20Geoff CameronDefender
22Adam MoffatMidfielder
-Luiz Camargo
-Danny CruzMidfielder
26Corey AsheMidfielder
11Brian ChingStriker
3Calen CarrStriker
30Tyler DericGoalkeeper
2Hunter FreemanDefender
4Jermaine TaylorDefender
23Colin ClarkMidfielder
-Jevaughn WatsonMidfielder
12Will BruinStriker
-Carlo CostlyStriker
1F. MondragónGoalkeeper
2Carlos ValdesDefender
-Dan CaliffDefender
25Sheanon WilliamsDefender
7Brian CarrollMidfielder
15Gabriel FarfánMidfielder
7Sebastien Le TouxMidfielder
21Michael FarfanMidfielder
-Veljko PaunovicStriker
10Danny MwangaStriker
19Jack McInerneyStriker
18Zac MacMathGoalkeeper
21Justin MappMidfielder
30Freddy AduStriker
8Roger TorresMidfielder
15Stefani MiglioranziMidfielder
14Amobi OkugoMidfielder
-Kyle NakazawaMidfielder
Players to Watch
Tally Hall
Tally Hall
Position: Goalkeeper
Squad Number: 1
Games Goals YC RC
11 0 0 0
Sebastien Le Toux
Sebastien Le Toux
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 7
Games Goals YC RC
12 3 0 0
Prediction
Editor's Prediction
Houston Dynamo 2
Philadelphia Union 2
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