Dynamo Theory - Match Day 10: Houston Dynamo vs Columbus CrewYou may all go to hell and I will support the Dynamo.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48763/dynamotheory-fave.png2014-05-09T09:30:13-05:00http://www.dynamotheory.com/rss/stream/54584832014-05-09T09:30:13-05:002014-05-09T09:30:13-05:00Player Ratings: Houston Dynamo vs Columbus Crew
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<p>The Dynamo are now on back to back wins after blanking the Columbus Crew 1-0. Tally Hall’s 6 saves saw the Dynamo through after Will Bruin’s lone goal. </p> <p></p>
<p><b>5 quick observations about this one:</b></p>
<p>1) The Crew's organized back four made it extremely difficult for the Dynamo in the first half.</p>
<p>2) Welcome back <span>Will Bruin</span> - 3 goals in 3 games.</p>
<p>3) <span>Tally Hall</span> was great.</p>
<p>4) We finally got to see the <span>AJ Cochran</span> and <span>David Horst</span> combo which overall was pretty positive.</p>
<p>5) Back to back wins feel good after such a long winless drought.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.dynamotheory.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Dynamo</a> Player Ratings:</b> <br><br><b>Tally Hall, MotM, (7.5)</b> - Tally Hall was in beast mode as he helped the team ultimately earn the shut out and the win as he racked up 6 saves. The Crew nailed a few of their shots right at Hall (I'm look at you Anor and Arrieta), but Hall also made some very good reaction saves to keep the team in it.</p>
<p><br><b><span>Kofi Sarkodie</span> (6)</b> - Sarkodie put a lot of work in on the offensive side of the ball as he was able to hustle and keep the Dynamo attack going.</p>
<p><br><b>A.J. Cochran (6)</b> - Cochran earned the starting nod after a late scratch to Jermaine Taylor. The pairing of Cochran and Horst in the center is something many fans wanted to see and they finally did. While at times things seemed a bit rocky, especially with a few rookie mistakes made by Cochran, overall they were able to weather the storm and keep the shut out.</p>
<p><br><b>David Horst (7)</b> - Horst was dominant again for the Dynamo defense as he was able to head the ball away from danger. Furthermore he didn't seem to be beaten by a very quick Crew offense.</p>
<p><br><b><span>Corey Ashe</span> (5.5)</b> - Ashe had a bit of a tough night for him. He was pretty solid defensively, though even Ashe's speed was not much of a match for Dominic Oduro's, but his passing was off as he gave the ball away either directly to opponents or simply passed the ball out of bounds.</p>
<p><br><b><span>Servando Carrasco</span> (7) </b>- Carrasco once again filled in for the injured <span>Ricardo Clark</span>, and Carrasco filled in ably. He kept to his quick and accurate passing game when he had the ball which created outlets for the Dynamo, but if I have to nitpick his performance, his coverage on Frederico Higuain was lacking. Higuain had too much space to move in the center at times. Still, it was a great outing for the second year Dynamo man.</p>
<p><br><b><span>Brad Davis</span> (7)</b> - Brad Davis' return has helped this Dynamo team find itself. Davis has also brought back what used to be the Dynamo's bread and butter: set pieces! As Troutseth mentioned in the <a href="http://www.dynamotheory.com/2014/5/7/5693440/match-day-recap-dynamo-vs-crew">comments of the recap,</a> we finally have enough players that can serve as targets for it to be difficult for teams to simply double up on a player or two. Davis is showing us again how dangerous this team can be with a dead ball at his feet.</p>
<p><br><b><span>Giles Barnes</span> (6.5)</b> - Barnes didn't quite follow up his previous game's performance the way he wanted to, but he showcased his usual calm self on the ball, and was able to make a few good runs at the Crew defensive backs. His service to other players was pretty good, and he nearly had a goal. Barnes is finding a lot of space and comfort in this 4-3-3 formation.<br><br><b>Oscar Boniek Garcia (6.5)</b> - Boniek had a tougher time breaking down the <a href="https://www.massivereport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Columbus Crew</a> defense than he did Chivas (surprise), as he couldn't walk and dribble through them. Boniek still won good balls and created some dangerous opportunities.</p>
<p><b><br><span>Andrew Driver</span> (6)</b> - Driver did a lot of things right in this game, but he had a couple of easy chances to get on the score sheet that he just couldn't put away which would have taken a lot of pressure off of the team.</p>
<p><br><b>Will Bruin (7)</b> - The Dancing Bear has now scored in 3 consecutive games and even though his goal was a bit unusual (back of the neck or head), he still got himself in position to make contact with the ball which ended up being the game's only goal.</p>
<p><b>The Subs: </b><br><b><br><span>Warren Creavalle</span> (5.5) </b>- Came on for Brad Davis early so Davis could have fresher legs for Sunday's game, and Creavalle struggled to keep up with the Crew offense as they tried to push for an equalizer.</p>
<p><b><span>Mark Sherrod</span> (6.5) </b>- Sherrod never got a good look on goal, but it was his defensive work rate that gives him this rating. He was all over the field using his strength to force tough passes and to win the ball back.</p>
<p><b><span>Omar Cummings</span> (-) </b>- Cummings didn't have a huge impact on the game, and his biggest was getting in the way of Giles Barnes in front of the Crew goal. Fault could go either way for that play, but Cummings didn't have the ball so I say it's on him.</p>
<p><b><br> Coach Dominic Kinnear (6.5) </b>- It's always great to win at home against a tough opponent, but it's even nicer to win without being scored on. It wasn't the prettiest of wins by any means as the Dynamo was forced into defending a lot late in the match, but they were able to withstand the pressure and come out with all 3 points. Kinnear's revised version of the 4-3-3 and the return of Brad Davis have this team back on the winning track.</p>
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https://www.dynamotheory.com/2014/5/9/5697716/player-ratings-houston-dynamo-vs-columbus-crew-mlsGribbs2014-05-07T21:28:53-05:002014-05-07T21:28:53-05:00Recap: Dynamo win against the Crew
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<p>The Dynamo battled hard at home to earn both the 3 points and the shutout versus the Columbus Crew. Will Bruin's lone goal of the match was the difference maker alongside Tally Hall's performance to keep the Crew off the score sheet. </p>
<p>The Dynamo's midweek matchup against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.massivereport.com/">Columbus Crew</a> got out of the gates to a slow pace as the two clubs tried to feel each other out and exploit holes in the opposing team's defense. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dynamotheory.com/">Houston Dynamo's</a> player sheet had a mysterious omission in <span>Jermaine Taylor</span> which prompted trade rumors before the match kicked off.</p>
<p>The Dynamo deployed their 4-3-3 again, but found trouble creating space in the final third. While the Dynamo controlled most of the possession early in the match around the midfield, they had a difficult time breaking down a disciplined Crew defensive line. The most dangerous moment of the first half came against the Dynamo as <span>Tally Hall</span> made a huge reaction save following a Columbus Crew corner kick (say that 5 times fast). As the half went on, the momentum shifted towards the Crew with former Dynamo player <span>Dominic Oduro</span>, Frederico Higuaín, and <span>Jairo Arrieta</span> leading the way. The Dynamo weren't without chances on goal, but both teams would head to the locker rooms drawn at zero.</p>
<p>The Dynamo started the second half strong as <span>Corey Ashe</span> was brought down by <span>Tony Tchani</span> in a dangerous position. <span>Brad Davis</span> swung in a good ball that found the back of <span>Will Bruin's</span> head which found its way into the back of the net putting the home side up. As the game wore on, the Dynamo saw momentum shift in their favor as the Crew's back line looked less organized following the goal.</p>
<p>The Crew did change things with a few subs and made some pushes for an equalizer but they simply couldn't get past Hall. Adam Bedell finally did beat Tally Hall, but he couldn't beat the post. The Dynamo would end up putting this one away 1-0 which tied them at the top of the Eastern Conference with 14 points.</p>
<p>The Dynamo did well to both earn 3 points at home and save the legs of regular starters Brad Davis, Will Bruin, and Oscar Boniek Garcia by limiting their minutes. Will Bruin's goal was his 3<sup>rd</sup> consecutive match that he's scored in and Tally Hall put in a great effort to see the home side truly earn the shut out. The Dynamo next face <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.rslsoapbox.com/">Real Salt Lake</a> at BBVA Compass Stadium on Sunday May 11<sup>th. </sup></p>
<p><b>Houston Dynamo: </b></p>
<p>Hall; Sarkodie, Horst, Cochran, Ashe; Carrasco, Davis (Creavalle 61'), Barnes; Garcia (Cummings 85'), Bruin (Sherrod 74'), Driver.</p>
<p><b>Columbus Crew:</b></p>
<p>Clark; Williams (Bedell 77'), Gonzalez, Parkhurst, Francis; Oduro (Meram 69'), Viana (Paladini 65'), Tchani, Anor; Higuain, Arrieta</p>
<p><b>Scoring Summary:</b></p>
<p>Will Bruin - 50<sup>th</sup> minute, assisted by Brad Davis.</p>
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<p>The Dynamo look to win two straight games. </p> <p><b>The Basics</b></p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dynamotheory.com/">Houston Dynamo</a> vs <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.massivereport.com/">Columbus Crew</a></p>
<p>Wednesday, May 7, 7:00pm CT</p>
<p>BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston, Tx</p>
<p><b>Broadcast:</b></p>
<p id="paragraph5">CSN Plus</p>
<p id="paragraph6">Yahooo Sports Radio 1560 AM and 850 AM (Spanish)</p>
<p><b>Preview:</b></p>
<p>A pair of clubs now caught in a logjam in the middle of the Eastern Conference will look to make a midweek move as the Houston Dynamo play host to the Columbus Crew on Wednesday evening at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Dynamo put an end to their long winless run last weekend in a 4-1 win at Chivas USA. The Crew have now gone five games without a victory following a bright start, after their 2-0 loss at Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.</p>
<p><b>REFEREE: </b>Jorge Gonzalez. AR1 (bench): Jeff Muschik; AR2 (opposite): Eric Weisbrod; 4th: Ted Unkel MLS Career: 107 games; FC/gm: 25.2; Y/gm: 3.3; R: 35; pens: 27</p>
<p><b>SUSPENDED:</b> CLB: Wil Trapp (through May 7)</p>
<p><b>WARNINGS: </b></p>
<p><b></b>SUSPENDED NEXT YELLOW CARD: none</p>
<p>SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOW CARDS: HOU: Jermaine Taylor ... CLB: Tony Tchani, Wil Trapp</p>
<p>DISABLED LIST: CLB: Matthew Wiet</p>
<p>INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: none</p>
<p><b>HEAD-TO-HEAD: </b></p>
<p><b>ALL-TIME</b> (17 meetings): Dynamo 3 wins, 19 goals ... Crew 5 wins, 23 goals ... Ties 9</p>
<p><b>AT HOUSTON</b> (8 meetings): Dynamo 2 wins, 10 goals ... Crew 1 win, 8 goals ... Ties 5</p>
<p><a href="http://www.methodisthealth.com/SportsMedicine" target="_blank"><b>Injury Report Presented by Houston Methodist</b></a> (<b>As of Tuesday, May 6</b>)<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><u>Dynamo:</u></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>OUT: Eric Brunner</b>- R ankle surgery; <b>Ricardo Clark</b> - concussion; <b>Tony Cascio </b>- R knee surgery<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b><u>Columbus:</u></b><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>OUT: </b><b>Kingsley "Fifi" Baiden</b> - L groin strain<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>QUESTIONABLE: </b><b>Hector Jimenez</b> - R calf strain<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>DISABLED LIST: </b><b>Matt Wiet</b> - L ACL reconstruction<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p><b>UNAVAILABLE: </b><b>Wil Trapp </b>-<b> </b>(red card)</p>
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<p>After last week's win against Chivas the Dynamo will need to exploit a Trapp-less Crew to get another three points. </p> <p>The <a href="https://www.dynamotheory.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Dynamo</a> hope to ride last weekends road win over <a href="https://delete.sbnprivate.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Chivas USA</a> to a home win over the <a href="https://www.massivereport.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Columbus Crew</a>.</p>
<p>Last game saw the Dynamo switch up formations on the field as well as add Servando Carracso to the starting lineup. Despite going down early to Chivas they were able to quickly bounce back and pile on the goals giving the team the mental boost it needed.</p>
<p>After going from no goals on the season to two last game expect <span>Giles Barnes</span> to come into this game with a lot of confidence in front of the net. Confidence may have also returned to <span>Will Bruin</span> who also netted a goal last game. With Brad Davis now fully returned from injury the forwards are getting the service they need from the midfield which should result in more goals.</p>
<p>The back four will face a tougher test this week against the Crew than they did against Chivas. Mental lapses have been the undoing of the backline all season, but they slowly seem to be clearing the mental murk.</p>
<p><b>Know Your Enemy-The Crew</b></p>
<p>Despite a current five game win-less streak the Columbus Crew are currently sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference. Don't be surprised to see them control possession throughout the game, keeping possession in the midfield as much as possible. But finishing has been the bane of the Crew's season so far. Something like Will Bruin last season their goal scorers haven't been able to keep the ball down and put it in the back of the net.</p>
<p>In which should be a huge advantage for the Dynamo Wil Trapp will miss the game due to a second yellow card he received in the Crew's last game. The holding midfielder had been a huge part of the Crew's midfield this season and may leave a hole for the Dynamo to exploit. Already this season he has racked up over 700 touches on the ball and ranks second in MLS in successful passes.</p>
<p>The Crew like to push up the field playing a high line in the midfield drawing the center backs forward. This leaves the team exposed on counter attacks something the Dynamo have the ability to punish a team for. If the Dynamo want to win they will need to push up the field and disrupt the Crew's plan of attack. Going through the now Trapp-less midfield may give them the best advantage for goal scoring.</p>
<p>They will face off against the Crew at BBVA Compass stadium, Wednesday, May 5 at 7pm CT.</p>
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