AUSTIN (Sept. 21, 2024) – Houston Dynamo FC defeated in-state rivals Austin FC 1-0 tonight to earn their eighth road win of the season and set a single-season Club record. The victory also marked Houston’s first win at Q2 Stadium, earning three crucial points in their push for the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.
The Dynamo are now undefeated in 14 of their last 16 MLS matches, while finding the back of the net 30 times over that stretch. Houston remains in the heart of playoff contention with four league matches remaining this season, including two at home and two versus Western Conference opponents above the playoff line. The Dynamo are looking to make the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2013.
Houston broke the scoreless match in the 83rd minute when defender Erik Sviatchenko headed a corner delivery from forward Amine Bassi down to midfielder Adalberto “Coco” Carrasquilla. The Panamanian international then fired the ball into the back of the net with a bicycle kick for his third goal of the season.
Goalkeeper Steve Clark was called into action in the first minute of the match when a chested ball fell to Gyasi Zardes in the box, but the veteran shot stopper was alert to the danger for his first of five saves on the night.
Defender Griffin Dorsey took his chances from outside of the box in the 23rd minute, but his powerful shot went just wide of the bottom far post.
Clark was called into action again in first-half stoppage time when the goalkeeper managed to get his body in the way of a low shot from Mikkel Desler despite an obstructed view.
Gyasi Zardes came close to giving Austin the lead in the 55th minute, but defender Micael kept the match level with a goal line clearance by the Brazilian defender.
Forward Aliyu Ibrahim almost round the back of the net in the 59th minute, but his a low-driven shot was blocked by the feet of the Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver.
The Dynamo next travel to face Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday, Sept. 28, before returning to Shell Energy Stadium to host the New England Revolution on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Tickets for all Dynamo home matches are available via SeatGeek HERE.
