FRISCO, Texas — On a hot, Texas night, FC Dallas extended their unbeaten streak to nine games after defeating the New England Revolution, 1-0, on a second-half goal from Marvin Chávez on Saturday at Pizza Hut Park.
FCD goalkeeper Kevin Hartman recorded his MLS-record 100th career shutout, stopping two shots in the process.
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From the opening whistle, Schellas Hyndman’s Dallas side outplayed Steve Nicol’s Revolution, maintaining 65 percent of the possession in the first half and peppering the Revs goal with four shots in the first 45 minutes. The Revs seemed content to play defensively and work to stop Dallas rather than go for the three points themselves.
FCD forward Fabián Castillo caused all kinds of trouble for the Revolution defense, particularly centerback Ryan Cochrane, dribbling at defenders with speed. But it was not the 18-year-old Colombian who found the back of the net for the home side.
In the 68th minute, Castillo found Chávez along the right side of the field, and the Honduran international did the rest. Deep near the byline, he spun defender A.J. Soares with a speedy step over and cut in toward the Revs’ near post. With everyone expecting Chávez to angle a cross back into the center, he instead slotted a low, shot at the near post and past goalkeeper Matt Reis — who was cheating toward the middle.
The goal was Chávez’s first of the year and fourth career goal for Dallas.
The score line may have been worse for the Revolution if not for the performance of Reis who, despite being burned for the goal, made eight saves.
Missing from the Revolution lineup was US international Benny Feilhaber, who suffered a sprained ankle a week ago, while Dallas were without right back Jackson, who was in Brazil to marry his longtime girlfriend.
Dallas, who put together a 19-game unbeaten streak last season, have now not lost since April 17 at Portland. With the win, they solidify their second-place position in the West, now just five points behind the conference-leading LA Galaxy.
For the Revolution, the result marks their third straight loss as the team remains mired in the middle of the Eastern Conference.
Dallas play again at Pizza Hut Park on June 12 Sunday against Sporting Kansas City. The Revolution return to action on June 10 when they visit the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena for a Friday night tilt.
Scoring Summary:
DAL -- Marvin Chavez 1 (Fabian Castillo 3) 69
Misconduct Summary:
NE -- Stephen McCarthy (caution; Reckless Tackle) 23
NE -- Ryan Cochrane (caution; Tactical Foul) 45
DAL -- Zach Loyd (caution; Tactical Foul) 58
NE -- Pat Phelan (caution; Tactical Foul) 89
New England Revolution -- Matt Reis, Kevin Alston, Ryan Cochrane, A.J. Soares, Didier Domi (Darrius Barnes 59), Zak Boggs, Ousmane Dabo (Pat Phelan 53), Shalrie Joseph, Stephen McCarthy (Sainey Nyassi 70), Chris Tierney, Rajko Lekic.
Substitutes Not Used: Franco Coria, Kenny Mansally, Zack Schilawski, Bobby Shuttleworth.
FC Dallas -- Kevin Hartman, Zach Loyd, Ugo Ihemelu, George John, Jair Benitez, Eric Alexander (Milton Rodriguez 67), Daniel Hernandez, Andrew Jacobson, Brek Shea, Fabian Castillo (Bobby Warshaw 79), Marvin Chavez (Eric Avila 89).
Substitutes Not Used: Bruno Guarda, Moises Hernandez, Ruben Luna, Chris Seitz.
Referee: Mark Kadlecik
Referee's Assistants: Sean Hurd; Colin Arblaster
4th Official: Edvin Jurisevic
Attendance: 10,363
Time of Game: 1:51
Weather: Sunny and 97 degrees
