The Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas left things for late, but neither team could find a winner in a 1-1 Texas Derby draw as part of Heineken Rivalry Week Thursday night at BBVA Compass Stadium.
FC Dallas (13-5-7) took the lead in the 83rd minute when Michael Barrios fought off Andrew Wenger for the ball and slotted through the legs of Joe Willis, who raced off his line to challenge.
But just when it appeared Houston (7-11-7) would drop a sixth straight game, Ronaldo Peñaequalized two minutes from full time with his first MLS goal.
The Venezuelan, who arrived on a permanent transfer from Caracas FC on July 5, took a pass from Tomas Martinez, settled the ball and snuck a shot past a diving Jimmy Maurer and inside the near post.
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MOMENT OF THE MATCH
: What a time to score your first MLS goal. Peña showed poise with his first touch and a clinical finish past Maurer’s outstretched arm.
Next Up
- HOU: Wednesday, August 29 at New York Red Bulls (8 pm ET | TV & Streaming info)
- DAL: Wednesday, August 29 at San Jose Earthquakes (10:30 pm ET | TV & Streaming info)