Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo FC, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
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3 - 4
3 - 4
- 29': Adalberto Carrasquilla
- 36': Griffin Dorsey
- 78': Brad Smith
- 87': Griffin Dorsey
Dynamo pull out win over Whitecaps on late goal
Griffin Dorsey completed a rare brace with a ferocious finish from the edge of the penalty area in the 87th minute, and the visiting Houston Dynamo completed a wild 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Héctor Herrera (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 3': Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 4': Attempt missed. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Gauld with a cross.
- 5': Attempt saved. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 5': Delay in match because of an injury Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 6': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 9': Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Ezequiel Ponce is caught offside.
- 12': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 12': Foul by Héctor Herrera (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 13': Attempt missed. Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 15': Attempt saved. Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ibrahim Aliyu with a cross.
- 16': Attempt saved. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ali Ahmed.
- 17': Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Amine Bassi.
- 18': Foul by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 18': Luís Martins (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adalberto Carrasquilla.
- 19': Attempt missed. Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 20': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Artur (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 20': Artur (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 22': Offside, Houston Dynamo FC. Ibrahim Aliyu is caught offside.
- 23': Delay in match because of an injury Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 25': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Houston Dynamo FC 1. Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ibrahim Aliyu.
- 30': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ryan Raposo replaces Ryan Gauld because of an injury.
- 30': Foul by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 30': Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Franco Escobar.
- 31': Attempt missed. Bjørn Utvik (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Pedro Vite with a cross following a corner.
- 33': Foul by Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 33': Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 35': Foul by Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 35': Luís Martins (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Houston Dynamo FC 2. Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.
- 39': Attempt saved. Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Pedro Vite.
- 39': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Steve Clark.
- 40': Foul by Bjørn Utvik (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 40': Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Héctor Herrera (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 42': Attempt missed. Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Adalberto Carrasquilla.
- 44': Corner, Houston Dynamo FC. Conceded by Ranko Veselinovic.
- 45': Attempt missed. Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 45': Attempt saved. Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ibrahim Aliyu.
- 45': Delay in match because of an injury Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 45'+1': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+3': Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 45'+3': Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+5': Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+5': Foul by Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 45'+6': Attempt missed. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Houston Dynamo FC 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Houston Dynamo FC 2.
- 45': Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Sebastián Ferreira replaces Ezequiel Ponce.
- 45': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Alessandro Schöpf replaces Luís Martins.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Ryan Raposo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter.
- 47': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Franco Escobar.
- 48': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Houston Dynamo FC 2. Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from very close range to the top right corner following a corner.
- 50': Attempt missed. Ryan Raposo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with an attempt from a difficult angle on the right misses to the right. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross.
- 51': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 51': Sebastián Ferreira (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Attempt missed. Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Adalberto Carrasquilla.
- 53': Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Foul by Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 54': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2, Houston Dynamo FC 2. Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from very close range to the top right corner. Assisted by Fafá Picault following a set piece situation.
- 57': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 59': Attempt saved. Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Griffin Dorsey with a cross.
- 59': Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 59': Foul by Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 60': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sam Adekugbe replaces Andrés Cubas.
- 60': Attempt missed. Bjørn Utvik (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 62': Foul by Alessandro Schöpf (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 62': Héctor Herrera (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Ibrahim Aliyu (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Amine Bassi.
- 66': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3, Houston Dynamo FC 2. Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Adekugbe with a cross.
- 67': Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Brad Smith replaces Ibrahim Aliyu.
- 67': Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Sebastian Kowalczyk replaces Amine Bassi.
- 76': Franco Escobar (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 76': VAR Decision: No Penalty Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- 78': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3, Houston Dynamo FC 3. Brad Smith (Houston Dynamo FC) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Sebastián Ferreira.
- 79': Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 80': Foul by Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 80': Sebastián Ferreira (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Héctor Herrera.
- 82': Foul by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 82': Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Latif Blessing replaces Adalberto Carrasquilla.
- 84': Attempt missed. Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Héctor Herrera.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Ferreira (Houston Dynamo FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Kowalczyk.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Ferreira (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 87': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3, Houston Dynamo FC 4. Griffin Dorsey (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner.
- 90': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Levonte Johnson replaces Pedro Vite.
- 90': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Damir Kreilach replaces Sebastian Berhalter.
- 90'+3': Foul by Brad Smith (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 90'+3': Ryan Raposo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Brad Smith (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Daniel Steres replaces Griffin Dorsey.
- 90'+6': Brad Smith (Houston Dynamo FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Foul by Levonte Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 90'+7': Damir Kreilach (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+7': Foul by Micael (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 90'+8': Fafá Picault (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+8': Foul by Latif Blessing (Houston Dynamo FC).
- 90'+9': Attempt blocked. Alessandro Schöpf (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+9': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Artur.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3, Houston Dynamo FC 4.
- 0': Match ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3, Houston Dynamo FC 4.
Statistics
 HOU |
VAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 7 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 3 |
| 62.9 | Possession | 37.1 |
| 18 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 558 | Accurate Passes | 297 |
| 630 | Passes | 354 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 10 |
| 12 | Crosses | 26 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 51 | Long Balls | 61 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 35 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 13 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 19 | Effective Clearances | 17 |
| 19 | Clearances | 17 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: BC Place
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Attendance: 24,114
Venue: BC Place
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Attendance: 24,114
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAFC | 34 | +20 | 64 |
| 2 | LA Galaxy | 34 | +19 | 64 |
| 3 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | +17 | 59 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 34 | +16 | 57 |
Line-Ups
Vancouver Whitecaps (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yohei Takaoka (GK) |
| 4 | Ranko Veselinovic |
| 14 | Luís Martins |
| 15 | Bjørn Inge Utvik |
| 20 | Andrés Cubas  |
| 45 | Pedro Vite |
| 25 | Ryan Gauld |
| 16 | Sebastian Berhalter |
| 22 | Ali Ahmed |
| 11 | Fafà Picault |
| 24 | Brian White |
Houston Dynamo FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Steve Clark (GK) |
| 31 | Micael |
| 28 | Erik Sviatchenko |
| 2 | Franco Escobar |
| 25 | Griffin Dorsey |
| 8 | Amine Bassi |
| 16 | Héctor Herrera |
| 6 | Artur |
| 10 | Ezequiel Ponce |
| 18 | Ibrahim Aliyu |
| 20 | Adalberto Carrasquilla |
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