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Tai Baribo scored a header in the 78th minute to secure a 1-1 away draw for D.C. United against the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday. It was D.C. United's only shot on target in the match, but Baribo's team-leading ninth goal of the season salvaged a point. Hector Herrera had given Houston the lead in the 40th minute with a clinical finish from a deflected free kick. The Dynamo dominated possession (64%) and outshot D.C. 20-9, but could not hold the lead. D.C. United (4-5-7, 19 points) has lost only once in its last nine matches but leads MLS with seven draws. Houston (7-6-2, 23 points) extended its home unbeaten streak to four matches. Both teams were playing their first regular-season games since May 23 due to the FIFA World Cup hiatus.
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Tai Baribo's header in the 78th minute allowed D.C. United to escape with a 1-1 away draw against the host Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.
D.C. United recorded their only shot on target in the 78th minute, but the long wait ended with Baribo's team-leading ninth goal of the season.
A long throw-in bounced off a scrum of players in the box, and Nathan Ordaz's header sent the ball in Baribo's direction. Baribo's own header from close range snuck into the bottom left corner for the equalizer.
Match Highlights
- D.C. United (4-5-7, 19 points) has lost just once in its last nine regular-season matches (2-1-6), but the club hasn't been efficient in maximizing points. D.C. United and Toronto FC share the league lead with seven draws this season.
- Hector Herrera scored for the Dynamo (7-6-2, 23 points), who are 3-0-1 in their last four regular-season home matches.
- The Dynamo held 64% of possession and outshot D.C. 20-9 (5-1 in shots on target).
Key Moments
- 40th minute: A curling Jack McGlynn free kick from the near side was deflected off the player wall, putting the ball at Herrera's feet at the edge of the box. The midfielder clinically deposited the shot for his second goal of the season.
- 47th minute: Mateusz Bogusz led Houston with two shots on target, including a strong attempt that required an impressive stop from D.C. goalkeeper Sean Johnson.
Player Notes
- Nathan Ordaz received an assist just nine minutes after coming on as a substitute for his first match with D.C. United. The striker was acquired in a trade from Los Angeles FC on July 13.
- Andre Dozzell played 88 minutes in his first match since signing with D.C. in May.
- Newly acquired Houston striker Duncan McGuire played 59 minutes in his Dynamo debut.
Both D.C. and Houston were playing their first regular-season matches since May 23, prior to MLS going on hiatus for the FIFA World Cup.
This article first appeared on Field Level Media and was syndicated with permission.
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Tai Baribo's Late Header Earns D.C. United 1-1 Draw at Houston Dynamo