HOUSTON (Sept. 7, 2024) – Houston Dynamo FC secured their seventh shutout of the season after a 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Football Club at Shell Energy Stadium this Saturday evening.
Houston dominated possession throughout the match with 68.3% over the visiting team. Dynamo Forward Ibrahim Aliyuled the team in attempts in his 27th league appearance.
Houston's first opportunity of the match came in the 21st minute with midfielder Amine Bassi receiving the ball in the center of the box and taking a close range shot that missed just high.
Striker Ezequiel Ponce, who made his fourth start since joining earlier this year, forced a diving save from LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Iloris minutes later with a curling shot towards the top corner of the goal.
Captain Hector Herrera nearly put the Dynamo on the scoring sheet in the 26th minute following a left-footed blast from outside the box. Herrera led the team in chances created by generating four scoring opportunities.
The Dynamo had another big scoring opportunity in the 64th minute after Aliyu fired a shot toward the top right corner of the goal. Iloris made a last-minute fingertip save to keep the score even.
Herrera gave Houston one of its best opportunities to score in the second half after he drew a foul in the 81st minute. The Mexican international took the free kick from just outside the 18-yard box which was deflected out for a corner kick.
Six minutes later Ponce nearly placed the ball into the back of the net with a header aimed at the crossbar. The shot sailed out over at the last minute for a goal kick.
Houston will continue their play at home against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, Sept. 14, before hosting Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Tickets for these matches are available HERE.
