Dynamo is too hot for Galaxy
Steven Gerrard, left, battles for the ball with the Dynamo’s Raul Rodriguez during the Galaxy’s 3-0 loss on Saturday night in Houston.
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HOUSTON — Brad Davis had a goal and an assist in the first half, helping the Houston Dynamo defeat the Galaxy, 3-0, on Saturday night.
The Dynamo (7-8-6), which had won only one of its previous five MLS games, took control in the ninth minute when Will Bruin settled Davis’ diagonal cross and smashed home a left-footer. Davis then added a long-range strike from behind the top of the circle in the 27th minute.
Leonel Miranda capped the scoring in the 88th minute, juking two Galaxy defenders and finishing with a chip shot.
The Galaxy (9-7-7) entered the match in second place in the Western Conference, having won four of its last five. But the Galaxy struggled to match Houston’s energy with temperatures in the 90s.
Erick Torres made his Dynamo debut as a substitute in the 69th minute. Torres signed with Houston as a designated player on Dec. 23 after an all-star season for defunct Chivas USA. He was acquired from Chivas de Guadalajara for a club record transfer fee in excess of $7 million.
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