Whether it be the MLS playoffs or U.S. Open Cup, the recent chapters of the Dynamo's matches with Sporting Kansas City have been contentious, and Saturday's game proved no different as the rivals drew to a 1-1 tie at BBVA Compass Stadium.
"I think we went out the first half a little flat, not well-coordinated to do our pressure," coach Wilmer Cabrera said. "Sadly, the players from Kansas City started to manage the game and delayed and it was too much for the referee. Today was really embarrassing how the players noticed they could waste time, dive, delay, everything, and the referee didn't care.