Lawrence Ennali Scores a Goal, Dynamo Beat Rapids 1
Ennali scored his third goal of the season as Houston improved to 5-5-0 and Colorado managed just four shots on target.
- On Saturday, Dynamo attacker Lawrence Ennali scored in the 72nd minute at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, leading the Houston Dynamo to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids.
- Both teams entered the match exhausted after playing at least 120 minutes in the U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, compounded by seven games in three weeks.
- Despite controlling 60.8% of possession, Colorado failed to score; center back Rob Holding and midfielder Josh Atencio both exited with injuries before halftime.
- With the loss, the Rapids fell to 1-6-1 on the road. Coach Matt Wells said the team is "always on the losing end of these tight games with small margins."
- The Rapids will have a full week before facing St. Louis CITY at home, allowing time to address injuries affecting six players currently in uncertain health status.
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Lawrence Ennali scores a goal, Dynamo beat Rapids 1
HOUSTON (AP) — Lawrence Ennali scored his third goal of the season, Jonathan Bond had two saves, and the Houston Dynamo beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Saturday night. Bond has three shutouts this season, all in the last four games. Ennali blasted a rising shot from 27 yards out that slipped inside the left post to give the Dynamo (5-5-0) a 1-0 lead in the 72nd minute. Zack Steffen finished with four saves for Colorado (4-6-1). The Rapids are wi…
Player Ratings: Colorado Rapids Struggle in 1-0 Loss to Houston Dynamo
The Colorado Rapids faced a disappointing 1-0 defeat against the Houston Dynamo, marking their fourth match with only one point earned. Despite dominating possession, they struggled offensively, with minimal opportunities to score. The sole goal came from Lawrence Ennali, highlighting Colorado's inability to capitalize on small margins. The loss adds to their troubling road record, as they now have only three goals in four games. Colorado's next…
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