San Diego FC defeated Houston Dynamo FC 2–4 on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium in a thrilling back-and-forth encounter.
In the 11′, Hirving Lozano forced a save before Aiden Harangi missed wide in the 13′. Corey Baird's shot was blocked moments later as San Diego applied early pressure. Houston responded when Felipe Andrade opened the scoring in the 15′, finishing from the center of the box after being assisted by Júnior. The home side continued pressing with Ezequiel Ponce forcing a save in the 21′ and Duane Holmes missing wide in the 25′.
San Diego earned multiple corners in the first half, with Hirving Lozano forcing another save in the 28′. The visitors maintained their attacking intent through Anders Dreyer and Onni Valakari, creating several blocked shots before halftime.
The second half brought immediate changes as San Diego introduced Ian Pilcher and Amahl Pellegrino. Anders Dreyer equalized from the penalty spot in the 53′. After Luca de la Torre gave San Diego the lead in the 85′ with assistance from Amahl, Sergio Santos leveled for Houston in the 87′ through Lawrence Ennali's assist. However, Anders Dreyer restored San Diego's advantage in the 89′, and Amahl Pellegrino sealed the victory in the 90+13′.
Goal: F. Andrade vs. SD, 15'
PK Goal: A. Dreyer vs. HOU, 53'
Goal: L. de la Torre vs. HOU, 85'
Goal: S. Santos vs. SD, 87'
Goal: A. Dreyer vs. HOU, 89'
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