Game Stream: Dynamo Contain Red Bulls, Draw 1-1

The Houston Dynamo drew their second game in a row after tying the New York Red Bulls at one goal apiece.

Tally Hall had another man-of-the-match performance against the Red Bulls and was only beaten by Dane Richards early in the second half. Cam Weaver, who came on for an injured Brian Ching, leveled for the Dynamo just three minutes after Richards’ goal, saving a point for Houston.

The game was end-to-end most of the 90 minutes, and both teams came up with a number of chances. The best chance of the first half went to Brian Ching whose shot hit the crossbar after a Geoff Cameron flick-on following a Brad Davis free kick.

The Red Bulls had the better of the chances in the second half, but Dynamo goalkeeper continued to be a brick wall, coming up huge on a few chances for Houston.

The big news of the night for Dynamo fans was the departure of Brian Ching, who left the game late in the first half with what appeared to be a rib injury following a challenge with Red Bulls goalkeeper Buona Coundoul. Cam Weaver came on for Ching, but the Dynamo attack looked much better with the veteran captain on the pitch.

Dynamo coaches and fans should be happy drawing with such a tough opponent on the road. The only downside to the night was Ching’s injury, and no information on his status is available at this time.

Check back there stats, videos of the goals, and more as soon as they become available.

Houston Dynamo goalkeeper continued his spectacular run of form against the Red Bulls when he saved a Thierry Henry header by tipping it over the crossbar in the 90th minute.

Mike Chabala got his first minutes of the 2011 MLS season when he came on for Danny Cruz in the 82nd minute. His entrance to the game marks the first time he has played for the Houston Dynamo in 2011.

Dynamo midfielder Alex Dixon gets his first piece of MLS action after being substituted on for Will Bruin in the 72nd minute. The switch for the Dynamo means the team will shift from a 4-4-2 to a 4-5-1 with Dixon bolstering the midfield.

Dane Richards of the New York Red Bulls scored an early second half goal for the Red Bulls just two minutes into half. Cam Weaver quickly equalized for the Dynamo just three minutes later after a great chip into the Red Bulls goal.

This has been end-to-end stuff so far!

It’s all square at half time between the New York Red Bulls and the Houston Dynamo with the score tied nil-nil.

The Dynamo have played aggressive, but well, and have limited the Red Bulls’ chances throughout the half, even managing to create a few of their own.

The main news from the half was the departure of Dynamo forward and captain Brian Ching, who left in the 39th minute after picking up what appeared to be an injury to the ribs in a challenge with Red Bulls goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul. The Hawaiian forward made way for Cam Weaver who will give Houston a height advantage up front.

The other important news of the night was the tactical decision by Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear to play Corey Ashe at left back in place of either Kofi Sarkodie or Mike Chabala. Ashe brings the speed that is needed to handle Dane Richards and played very well throughout the half.

The best chance of the half came in the 28th minute when Brian Ching rattled the crossbar with a shot. The effort was the result of a Geoff Cameron flick-on following a Brad Davis freekick. Ching was unlucky to see his effort not hit the back of the net.

Neither team looks likely to make changes coming out of the lockerroom, and the Dynamo have to be happy with their effort so far.

Dynamo captain Brian Ching left the game in the 39th minute after potentially breaking ribs in a collision with Buona Coundoul of the New York Red Bulls. Ching looked to be able to play on after the challenge, but pulled up after a few moments of play, and was taken out of the match.

This game was Ching’s first start since returning after injuring one of his hamstrings during the preseason.

In the 35th minute, Brian Ching went down with an injury to his ribcage after a nasty collision with Bouna Coundoul, the New York Red Bulls goalkeeper. Ching initially got up after the challenge, but went back down to the pitch in pain after jogging a few yards. The Dynamo forward looked like he was going to be substituted off for Cam Weaver, but decided to play on after receiving treatment from the Dynamo trainers.

Brian Ching fired a shot off of the New York Red Bulls cross bar following a Geoff Cameron pass from a Brad Davis set piece. Ching’s effort was the best effort of the game, so far, from either team.