Houston Dynamo persevered over New York City FC on Friday with their 4-3-3 defensive scheme. From the sixth minute, it looked grim when a deflected cross got bounced toward his own goal by M Eric Alexander.
With Houston G Joe Willis fully committed to the goal’s other side, F David Villa made good on his stardom and guided the ball in for the game’s first score. Dynamo supporters noted their home team stands a meager 1-2-1 after conceding the first goal.
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