Farrington gave Dallas (2-1-2) an early lead, scoring for the first time this season, in the 6th minute, with assists from Shaq Moore and goalkeeper Michael Collodi. Eight minutes later he made it 2-0 with the help of rookies Herman Johansson and Joaquín Valiente, scoring goal number 12 in 66 career appearances. It was the first assist for both rookies.
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Houston (2-2-0) rallied with goals from Guilherme Santos and defender Erik Sviatchenko two minutes apart to tie the score in the 31st minute. Lawrence Ennali scored two minutes later to give Dynamo a 3-2 lead that held until halftime.
Guilherme scored for the third time in his first four league games and provided an assist on Sviatchenko’s first goal this season and second in 67 appearances. Guilherme and Héctor Herrera provided assists on the go-ahead score. Herrera got his first assist this season, while Guilherme got his third. Ennali has scored a goal in three consecutive seasons, in 24 appearances.
Dallas was helped to tie the score in the 54th minute with an own goal by Dynamo midfielder Duane Holmes.
Valiente and Farrington provided assists on Musa’s game-winning goal. Musa scored his sixth goal of the young season, one behind league leader Sam Surridge of Nashville SC. Musa has scored 40 goals in his first 65 games. Farrington’s assist was his second of the season and the 14th of his career.
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Collodi saved a shot for Dallas in his 14th career start.
Jonathan Bond totaled five saves for the Dynamo in their first road game of the season.
Dallas leads the series 17-14-20, including a 12-4-9 home record.
Next
Houston: Hosts the Seattle Sounders on April 4.
Dallas: Visit DC United on April 4.
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