“Djibril Diani picks up an early second-half yellow for a foul as the game's physical tone intensifies.”
“Allan Saint-Maximin is booked for time wasting as Houston try to manage the closing stages against ten men.”
Charlotte
Houston Dynamo
Outstanding performance
Houston Dynamo•MidfielderHouston Dynamo dominated the ball, finishing with 65% possession and doubling Charlotte's shot count 18-9, but couldn't find the breakthrough against a stubborn home defense. Charlotte were reduced to ten men in the 71st minute when Ashley Westwood picked up a second yellow for arguing with the referee, yet remarkably held their shape and denied Houston any real breakthrough for the remaining twenty minutes. The match was littered with cards - nine in total - as tempers flared throughout, particularly in a feisty second half. For Houston, this will feel like two points dropped given their control of the game, while Charlotte will take real encouragement from grinding out a point down a man against a technically superior side.
How entertaining was this match?
Allan Saint-MaximinYellow CardAllan Saint-Maximin receives a yellow card.
Substitution: Archie Goodwin comes on for Allan Saint-Maximin.
Mateusz Bogusz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Matthew Arana is substituted on for Agustin Bouzat.
Lucas HalterYellow CardYellow card issued to Lucas Halter.
Felipe de Andrade Vieira takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Brandt Bronico is coming on for Idan Toklomati.
Mateusz Bogusz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Second yellow card issued to Ashley Westwood.
Ashley WestwoodRed CardAshley Westwood receives a red card.
Ashley WestwoodYellow CardAshley Westwood receives a yellow card.
Substitution: Rodolfo Aloko comes on for Liel Abada.
Luca De La Torre comes on for Djibril Diani.
Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Ibrahim Aliyu comes on for Duncan McGuire.
Agustin ReschYellow CardYellow card shown to Agustín Resch.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Pep Biel takes a shot with his left foot, but it's saved by Mas Jaume.
Liel Abada takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Idan Toklomati attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Liel Abada takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Mateusz Bogusz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos attempts a right-footed shot but misses.
Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Djibril DianiYellow CardYellow card issued to Djibril Diani.
Corner awarded.
Djibril Diani attempts a header but misses the shot.
Liel Abada takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Tim ReamYellow CardTim Ream receives a yellow card.
Mateusz Bogusz takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Ashley Westwood takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
Corner awarded.
Pep Biel takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Allan Saint-Maximin takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Artur with his right foot is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Lawrence Ennali takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Lawrence Ennali takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Mateusz Bogusz takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Felipe AndradeYellow CardYellow card shown to Felipe de Andrade Vieira.
Liel Abada takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Kick-off! The referee is Guido Gonzales Jr.
Charlotte ride a four-game unbeaten run into a stiff test against Houston Dynamo, who sit second in the West despite a recent scoreless draw. With Charlotte pushing for Eastern Conference status and Houston chasing top spots out West, both sides have plenty to play for at Bank of America Stadium.
