By Robert H. Kelly
(HOUSTON, TEXAS August 1, 2007) The Houston Dynamo, on the goal from forward Brian Ching, defeated D.C. United 1-0 to win Group B of SuperLiga 2007. With the win, the Dynamo will face CF Pachuca in the semifinals in Houston on August 15.
Both teams were finishing off play in Group B, with the knowledge that a victory for either team would secure a place in the semifinals
For the third time this season, the Dynamo and United faced off with each team having won a previous game. DC United topped the Dynamo in Washington on May 26 by the score of 2-1 while the Dynamo edged United 1-0 at home on July 8.
Ching’s goal came in the second half as forward Nate Jaqua fed him a perfect pass and he punched it pass DC goalkeeper Troy Perkins for the score.
The goal, which Ching scored from 15 yards out, was his first in the tournament.
The first half, which was plagued with spirited but unproductive play, saw neither team able to gain an advantage. Both teams seemed to be sluggish and never found the punch they needed to put the ball in the goal.
The second half found both clubs playing a bit more aggressive but without the intensity that was evident in previous tournament games.
The Dynamo will next play a scheduled MLS game on the road against Real Salt Lake on Saturday, August 4.
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