Match report
Houston Dynamo Defeats St. Louis City 1-0 in CONCACAF Champions League
Houston Dynamo
1–0
FT
St. Louis City
Feb 28, 2024
The Houston Dynamo held off a determined St. Louis City, securing a 1-0 victory in the CONCACAF Champions League on February 28th. E. Sviatchenko's goal in the 60th minute was enough to seal the win for the Dynamo, who showcased resilience and solid defense throughout the match.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Houston Dynamo 1-0 St. Louis City
- • E. Sviatchenko scored the winning goal in the 60th minute
- • D. Steres provided the assist for the Dynamo's goal
- • Jakob Nerwiński received a yellow card for St. Louis City in the 42nd minute
- • Michael Wentzel also received a yellow card for St. Louis City in the 90th minute
- • Houston Dynamo made multiple substitutions to maintain momentum and control
Lineups
Houston Dynamo
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 12 S. Clark (G)
- 4 E. Bartlow (D)
- 31 Micael (D)
- 5 D. Steres (D)
- 25 G. Dorsey (M)
- 20 A. Carrasquilla (M)
- 6 Artur (M)
- 21 J. Greguš (M)
- 3 B. Smith (M)
- 27 S. Kowalczyk (F)
- 17 G. Segal (F)
Substitutes
- 28 E. Sviatchenko
- 2 F. Escobar
- 8 A. Bassi
- 18 I. Aliyu
- 22 T. Schmitt
- 38 X. Valdez
- 23 K. Sargeant
- 43 D. Gonzalez
- 26 O. Sylla
- 19 S. Annor
- 13 A. Tarbell
- 35 B. Raines
St. Louis City
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 R. Bürki (G)
- 2 J. Nerwinski (D)
- 40 M. Wentzel
- 4 J. Nilsson (D)
- 20 A. Watts (D)
- 7 T. Ostrák (M)
- 8 C. Durkin (M)
- 19 I. Vassilev (M)
- 85 Hosei Kijima (M)
- 16 S. Adeniran (F)
- 9 João Klauss (F)
Substitutes
- 13 A. Markanich
- 12 Célio Pompeu
- 25 A. Jackson
- 10 E. Löwen
- 29 N. Þórisson
- 6 N. Blom
- 31 C. Olivares
- 26 T. Parker
- 44 N. Dyhr
- 15 J. Yaro
- 14 T. Totland
- 39 B. Lundt
Timeline
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42' St. Louis City Card · Yellow CardJakob Nerwiński
Foul
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44' St. Louis City subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Nilsson · On: A. Markanich
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46' Houston Dynamo subst · Substitution 1Off: Micael · On: E. Sviatchenko
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58' St. Louis City subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Vassilev · On: Célio Pompeu
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58' St. Louis City subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Ostrák · On: A. Jackson
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60' Houston Dynamo Goal · Normal GoalE. Sviatchenko · Assist: D. Steres
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61' Houston Dynamo subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Steres · On: F. Escobar
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61' Houston Dynamo subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Carrasquilla · On: A. Bassi
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72' St. Louis City subst · Substitution 4Off: Hosei Kijima · On: E. Löwen
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72' St. Louis City subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Adeniran · On: N. Thorisson
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75' Houston Dynamo subst · Substitution 4Off: Bradley Smith · On: Ibrahim Aliyu
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81' Houston Dynamo subst · Substitution 5Off: Griffin Dorsey · On: T. Schmitt
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90' St. Louis City Card · Yellow CardMichael Wentzel
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Houston Dynamo | St. Louis City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 72% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 6 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 611 | 279 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Accurate Passes | 524 | 201 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The Dynamo took the lead in the 60th minute when E. Sviatchenko scored the game's only goal, breaking the deadlock and boosting team morale.
- ▸ St. Louis City's substitutions in the second half, including I. Vassilev and T. Ostrák, aimed to change the momentum but were unable to capitalize on their chances.