Chivas USA Notes (0-0 tie vs. FC Dallas, FC Dallas Stadium, Frisco, Texas, 6/23/2012)

 

·         FRISCO, Texas (Saturday, June 23, 2012) – Chivas USA (5-7-4) and FC Dallas (3-9-5) played to a scoreless draw, before 13,846 fans Saturday night at the FC Dallas Stadium. The 0-0 result gives the Red-and-White its fourth tie of the season, third on the road, and has a total of 19 points in the Western Conference.

·         The Goats created a couple of goal opportunities but could not capitalize. The best chance to score appeared early in the first half with midfielder Paolo Cardozo who made a personal play outside the box and crossed to forward Juan Agudelo whose shot was deflected by FC Dallas goalkeeper Kevin Hartman. Forward Alejandro Moreno caught the rebound and shot but Hartman deflected again, the ball found the left post and went outside the turf for the first Chivas USA corner kick in the 13th minute.

·         Chivas USA insisted in the second half and created several opportunities when midfielder Oswaldo Minda found a ball in the right side of the field and crossed hoping to find sub Casey Townsend but FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges deflected for a corner kick that sub Laurent Courtois cashed with five Goats inside the box in the 82nd minute. Home team defender Andrew Jacobson cleared the area but Red-and-White defender James Riley insisted and crossed de ball but FC Dallas defensive line was attentive and cleared the area.

·         Chivas USA found and opportunity again through midfielder Ben Zemanski who placed the ball inside the six-yard box but Hedges cleared the area and killed the chance for the Goats in the 83rd minute.

·         The battle throughout the match between both squads was in the midfield, where Minda worked incessantly blocking the attacks of the home team. Goats goalkeeper Dan Kennedy saved his team in several occasions keeping the board scoreless. Midfielder Nick LaBrocca made a great comeback after being off the team since May 23rd due to a hamstring injury that occurred during the match against the New York Red Bulls. LaBrocca entered the pitch in the 63rd minute for Agudelo to reinforce the midfield.

·         The Goats have a short week and get right back to action on the pitch as they now travel back to Los Angeles in preparation for their third match in the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. On Tuesday June 26th, Chivas USA will attempt to reach the U.S. Open Cup semi-finals for the second time in club history. The Red-and-White host USL side Charlotte Eagles in a quarter-final match-up at Titan Stadium, on the campus of Cal State Fullerton, in Fullerton, California, at 7:30 p.m. (PT). For more information about the game please visit cdchivasusa.com. Follow us on Twitter @cdchivasusa and Facebook.com/chivasusa. There will be a live video streaming of the game through cdchivasusa.com.

 

·         The next MLS game for Chivas USA will be held at The Home Depot Center against Western Conference rivals Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday July 7th at 7:30 p.m. (PT). The match will broadcast on television, live on KDOC in English, and KWHY Channel 22 in Spanish.

 

Chivas USA (5-7-4, 19 pts.) vs. FC Dallas (3-9-5, 14 pts.)

June 23, 2012 – FC Dallas Stadium

 

Scoring Summary:

None.

 

Chivas USA – Dan Kennedy, James Riley, Danny Califf, Rauwshan McKenzie, Ante Jazic, Ben Zemanski, Oswaldo Minda, Alejandro Moreno, Paolo Cardozo (Casey Townsend, 77), Juan Agudelo (Nick LaBrocca, 63), Cesar Romero (Laurent Courtois, 59).

Subs not used: Tim Melia, Jorge Villafaña, Blair Gavin, Peter Vagenas.

 

FC Dallas – Kevin Hartman, Zach Loyd, Matt Hedges, Hernan Pertuz, Carlos Rodriguez, Brek Shea, Jackson Goncalves, Daniel Hernandez (Andrew Wiedeman, 75), Andrew Jacobson, Fabian Castillo, Scott Sealy (James Marcelin, 66).

Subs not used: Chris Seitz, Bruno Guarda, Bryan Leyva, Ruben Luna, Victor Ulloa.

 

Misconduct Summary:

CHV – Oswaldo Minda (yellow, time wasting) 90+2

Referee: Fotis Bazakos Referee’s Assistants: George Gansner, Bill Dittmar 4th Official: Mark Declouet

Attendance: 13,846 Time of Game: 1:52 Weather: Clear and 92 degrees

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About Chivas USA

Founded in 2004, Los Angeles-based Club Deportivo Chivas USA has achieved remarkable success in seven full seasons in Major League Soccer. From 2006-2009, the Mexican-owned club qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs in four consecutive seasons, to the delight of its passionate supporters. In addition, Chivas USA’s innovative grassroots programs demonstrate its deep commitment to the Southern California community, while the club’s youth teams and Soccer Academies offer unprecedented opportunities to the region’s best young talent. For more information on Chivas USA, please call 1-877-CHIVAS-1 or visit cdchivasusa.com.