Whitecaps and Dynamo play to scoreless draw
Posted July 23, 2016 7:00 am
HOUSTON (AP) - Vancouver's David Ousted and Houston's Joe Willis had four saves each in preserving a scoreless draw between the Whitecaps and Dynamo on Saturday night.
The Dynamo's best chance came in the 71st minute when Boniek Garcia's left-footed shot crashed the inside of the left post, bounced along the goal line but went out past the other post.
Vancouver's Erik Hurtado found the back of the net in the 84th minute, but the goal was disallowed because of a hand ball.
The Whitecaps (8-8-6) moved alone into fifth place in the Western Conference standings, The Dynamo (4-9-7) stayed in last place.
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Matias Laba (15) holds off Houston Dynamo defender Will Bruin as he brings the ball up during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)
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Houston Dynamo midfielder Oscar Garcia (27) fends off Vancouver Whitecaps defender Cole Seiler (14) during the first half during an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)
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Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Joe Willis makes a save against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half during an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)
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Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Pedro Morales (77) chests the ball in front of Houston Dynamo midfielder Collen Warner (26) during the first half during an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 23, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/Bob Levey)
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