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Writer's pictureMichael Thervil

Houston Dynamo Win Over Colorado Rapids FC 3-1 May, 29, 2024

Written by Michael Thervil


VEDA Magazine | Houston Dynamo Winger-Fullback Griffin Dorsey photo by Michael Thervil
VEDA Magazine | Houston Dynamo Winger-Fullback Griffin Dorsey photo by Michael Thervil

Despite the adverse weather, fans still came out to support the Houston dynamos as they face off against Colorado Rapids FC. The win probability of the Houston dynamo winning last night’s game was an even 50% leaving the Colorado Rapids with a 26% chance of winning and a 24% chance of a draw occurring between the two teams. Last night’s game was a game that fans of the Houston dynamo both enjoyed and were frustrated with. They loved the fact that the Houston Dynamos beat the Colorado Rapids 3 to 1.

 

But their frustrations came from their unanimous disappointment with the referees’ calls throughout the game. From the perspective of the dynamo fans, it was obvious that some of the calls were either unfair or unjustified – especially when one of the players from the Colorado Rapids was perceived as “jumping” on the back of one of the Dynamo players as he was pursuing the ball in the second quarter. Whether the referee called bad calls or not, all the Houston Dynamo fans in the stadium last night were happy that the dynamos were able to adapt and overcome the perceived incompetence of the referee calls.

VEDA Magazine | Houston Dyanmo Goalie Andrew Tarbell photo by Michael Thervil
VEDA Magazine | Houston Dyanmo Goalie Andrew Tarbell photo by Michael Thervil

As always, we have the official stats of last night’s game. The Houston Dynamos took 12 shots to the Colorado Rapids 16. Colorado led the Dynamos when it came to shots on target (10 to 6 respectively). Even though the Houston Dynamos possessed the ball 57% of the time when compared to the 43% ball possession rate of the Colorado Rapids. The Houston Dynamos led with 492 passes to Colorado’s 368, and Colorado also had a slight lead when it came to pass accuracy (87% to 85%).

 

Bogus calls by the referees or not, the Houston Dynamo’s led when it came to fouls 19 to Colorado’s Rapids 15. Both teams are tied when it comes to the issuance of Yellow Cards (1-1). Surprisingly, both teams are also tied when it comes to offsides calls, and Colorado took the lead when it came to corners (6 to 3 respectively). Overall, this game was a great game to watch because of the high level of competitiveness between both teams. The next game that the Houston Dynamos will play will be against Portland Timbers FC June 1st, 2024.

 

Currently, according to the stats, the win probability belongs to Portland Timbers (41%), with the probability of Houston dynamos losing at 32%, with a 27% draw probability. But win, lose, or draw, the one thing that MLS fans around the world can be sure of is that the Dynamo fans will always show support for the Houston dynamos. The Houston dynamo’s face off against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park, Portland Oregon.

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