The referee blows his whistle to start the first-half. Kansas City with the kick-off.

In the minute 1, Kansas City are whistled for offside.

Alexis Da Silva signals a Kansas City throw-in in Houston's half.

Important block from the Houston defence as Tim Leibold fires in a strike for Kansas City.

In the minute 1, Kansas City have a dangerous throw-in.

2' Houston awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Kansas City have a goal kick.

5' In the minute 5, Free kick for Houston in their own half.

6' Alexis Da Silva awards the home team a throw-in.

Kansas City awarded a free kick in their own half.

10'

In the minute 10, Alexis Da Silva signals a throw-in for Kansas City, close to Houston's area.

11' Houston pushes forward through Adalberto Carrasquilla, whose finish on goal is saved.

11'

Alan Pulido (Kansas City) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.

11'

In the minute 11, Can Kansas City capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Houston's half?

12' Alexis Da Silva signals a free kick to Houston in their own half.

13' Throw-in Houston.

14'

In the minute 14, Kansas City advance rapidly upfield but Alexis Da Silva blows for offside.

15'

In Kansas City, Alan Pulido of Kansas City is presented with a shooting opportunity. But the strike is blocked by the covering defence.

15' Alexis Da Silva signals a free kick to Houston in their own half.

16'

In the minute 16, Memo Rodriguez for Kansas City gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

16' Goal kick for Houston at Children's Mercy Park.

17'

Houston to take a throw-in in Kansas City territory.

18' In the minute 18, Sebastian Kowalczyk of Houston gets in a strike, but is off target.

18'

Ball goes out of play for a Kansas City goal kick.

18'

Kansas City awarded a free kick in their own half.

22'

In the minute 22, Houston's Griffin Dorsey gets in a shot but it is blocked by a Kansas City defender.

22' Houston's Ibrahim Aliyu misses with an attempt on goal.

22'

Alexis Da Silva awards Kansas City a goal kick.

23'

In the minute 23, Corner awarded to Kansas City.

23'

Houston needs to be cautious. Kansas City have an attacking throw-in.

24'

Throw-in high up the field for Kansas City in Kansas City.

27'

In the minute 27, Throw-in for Kansas City in their own half.

29' Ball safe as Houston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

30'

Throw-in for Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park.

31' In the minute 31, Houston have been awarded a corner by Alexis Da Silva.

31' Amine Bassi with an assist there.

33' In the minute 33, Throw-in for Houston at Children's Mercy Park.

35'

Houston will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Kansas City.

37' Alexis Da Silva awards the home team a throw-in.

37'

In the minute 37, Daniel Salloi of Kansas City smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

37'

Kansas City have been awarded a corner by Alexis Da Silva.

37'

Kansas City's William Agada breaks free at Children's Mercy Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

37'

In the minute 37, It's a goal kick for the away team in Kansas City.

38' Adalberto Carrasquilla gets his shot on target but fails to score for Houston.

39'

Can Houston get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kansas City's half?

42' In the minute 42, Free kick for Houston in their own half.

43'

Kansas City drives forward and Memo Rodriguez gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

44'

Alexis Da Silva signals a free kick to Kansas City.

45'

In the minute 45, Memo Rodriguez (Kansas City) has received a yellow card from Alexis Da Silva.

45' + 1 The 1st half is prolonged by 3 minutes of added time.

45' + 2

Alexis Da Silva signals a free kick to Kansas City in their own half.

45' + 3

In the minute 45, Kansas City awarded a throw-in in their own half.

45' The first-half has ended.

46'

The second half is underway in Kansas City - Houston with the kick-off.

46' In the minute 46, Throw-in for Houston close to the penalty box.

47'

Throw-in for Houston in the half of Kansas City.

48' Houston's Griffin Dorsey gets his shot away but it misses the target.

48'

In the minute 48, It's a goal kick for the home team in Kansas City.

48'

Throw-in for Kansas City close to the penalty box.

49' The away team replace Daniel Steres with Tate Schmitt.

49'

In the minute 49, Free kick Kansas City.

51'

Alexis Da Silva awards Kansas City a goal kick.

52'

In Kansas City, Houston push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

52' In the minute 52, Corner awarded to Houston.

53' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

54'

Can Houston get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Kansas City's half?

56'

In the minute 56, Kansas City are pushing forward but William Agada's finish is wide of the goal.

56' Houston have a goal kick.

57'

Corner awarded to Kansas City.

57'

In the minute 57, Kansas City have been awarded a corner by Alexis Da Silva.

58' Free kick for Houston in their own half.

60'

Kansas City drive upfield and Johnny Russell gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Houston defender.

60'

In the minute 60, Corner awarded to Kansas City.

61' Great play from Memo Rodriguez to set up the goal.

62'

In the minute 62, Kansas City awarded a free kick in their own half.

64' A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

65'

Throw-in high up the field for Houston in Kansas City.

65'

In the minute 65, Kansas City awarded a free kick in their own half.

66' Throw-in for Houston in their own half.

67' Houston's Ibrahim Aliyu is on target but unsuccessful.

67' In the minute 67, Houston have been awarded a corner by Alexis Da Silva.

67' Erik Sviatchenko (Houston) strikes at Children's Mercy Park but his header is cleared.

68' Hector Herrera (Houston) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.

68' In the minute 68, Free kick for Houston in their own half.

69' Alexis Da Silva signals a free kick to Houston in their own half.

70' Houston make their 2 substitution with Latif Blessing replacing Hector Herrera.

71'

In the minute 71, Goal kick for Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park.

73' Houston's Amine Bassi gets in a shot on goal at Children's Mercy Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.

74' Houston awarded a free kick in their own half.

74' In the minute 74, Marinos Tzionis is replacing Alan Pulido for the home team.

77'

Free kick for Kansas City in the half of Houston.

77'

Daniel Salloi (Kansas City) gets in a header on goal but the attempt is cleared.

77'

In the minute 77, Daniel Salloi (Kansas City) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.

78' That's a fine assist from Griffin Dorsey.

79' In the minute 79, Alexis Da Silva signals a free kick to Houston in their own half.

80'

In Kansas City a free kick has been awarded the away team.

81'

In Kansas City a free kick has been awarded the home team.

82' In the minute 82, Ball safe as Houston is awarded a throw-in in their half.

82'

Alenis Vargas is replacing Johnny Russell for Kansas City at Children's Mercy Park.

83' Throw-in Houston.

83' In the minute 83, Houston are coming forward and Amine Bassi gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

83'

Ball goes out of play for a Kansas City goal kick.

83' Houston drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

84'

In the minute 84, Alexis Da Silva signals a Houston throw-in in Kansas City's half.

85' At Children's Mercy Park, Andreu Fontas has been yellow-carded for the home team.

86' The away team have replaced Amine Bassi with Brad Smith. This is the 3 substitution made today by Ben Olsen.

86' In the minute 86, Free kick for Houston in their own half.

87' Houston are caught offside.

89'

At Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City are penalized for being offside.

89'

In the minute 89, Play has been interrupted briefly in Kansas City to check on Ibrahim Aliyu, who is grimacing with pain.

90'

Stephen Afrifa is on a sub for William Agada for Kansas City.

90' Houston’s Ibrahim Aliyu is on his feet again at Children's Mercy Park.

90' Play has been resumed.

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