J. Bond’s five saves secure Houston Dynamo a 0-0 draw

J. Bond saves preserve 0-0 draw in Houston

Houston Dynamo and Minnesota United FC finished 0-0 in their Major League Soccer regular-season match at BBVA Compass Stadium. Minnesota created the clearer chances, but Houston goalkeeper J. Bond kept the score level with five saves in 90 minutes.

Minnesota had 17 shots to Houston’s nine, led shots on goal 5-1 and recorded expected goals of 1.35 compared with Houston’s 0.68. Houston held 55% possession and completed 505 accurate passes, yet Minnesota’s attacking edge did not produce a goal. J. Bond was the standout performer, earning an 8.3 rating and making five saves.

First-half cards punctuate a goalless contest

Antônio Carlos was booked for Houston in the 9th minute, followed by Agustín Bouzat in the 30th and Lawrence Ennali in the 34th. The event log also lists B. Olsen receiving a yellow card in the 44th minute and a red card in the 45th. However, the match statistics record Houston with three yellow cards and zero red cards, leaving that disciplinary detail unresolved.

Both teams gain a point in the Western Conference

Houston went into the match fifth in the Western Conference on 47 points, 13 ahead of Minnesota on 34. After the draw, Houston has 48 points and is provisionally fourth, while Minnesota has 35 points and is provisionally 11th. Vancouver Whitecaps remain top on 55 points; Houston trails by seven and Minnesota by 20. Houston’s three most recent pre-match results were draws, while Minnesota’s most recent was also a draw.