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Dynamo Defeat Timbers with Ezequiel Ponce’s First-Half Header
- On Saturday night, the Houston Dynamo secured a 1-0 victory over Portland Timbers in a crucial Western Conference playoff matchup.
- Late in the season, Houston entered the match with 36 points, seeking to move past San Jose—who held the final playoff position in ninth place.
- Houston outshot Portland 21-8, and Ezequiel Ponce scored with a header in the 44th minute from Jack McGlynn's corner kick.
- Ponce netted his third goal in four games, while Jonathan Bond made four saves to preserve the shutout for Houston.
- This win advances Houston’s playoff hopes as Portland, with 42 points and a 11-10-9 record, prepares to face Vancouver on Wednesday.
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Ezequiel Ponce scores a goal, Dynamo beat Timbers 1-0, keep pace in playoff race
Ezequiel Ponce scored his third goal in the last four games four Houston, Jonathan Bond had four saves, and the Dynamo beat the Portland Timbers 1-0.
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Read Full ArticleOn a night full of culture, excitement and football, the Houston Dynamo FC won a crucial 1-0 victory against Portland Timbers at Shell Energy Stadium, celebrating the expected edition of Latin Night before more than 18,000 fans.The goal of the victory came courtesy of Ezequiel Ponce, who signed his tenth of the season, while interim technician Juan Guerra led with authority from the band. Ponce's goal and McGlynn's attendance The only goal of th…
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