The CONCACAF Champions League continued its group stage matches on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 with three matches. The Houston Dynamo hosting Arabe Unido, Puerto Rico Islanders v Saprissa, and Isidro Metapan v Pachuca. Here’s a recap of all three matches along with video highlights.
Houston Dynamo crushes Arabe Unido 5-1 – Video Highlights
The Dynamo greatly improved their chances to advance to the next stage with a 5-1 thrashing of Arabe Unido. Houston had goals from Eddie Robinson in the 11th minute, William Weaver in the 50th minute. Corey Ashe in the 70th minute, Stuart Holden in the 74th minute, and one more for Holden in the 90th minute. The lone goal for Arabe Unido was by Orlando Rodriguez in the 69th minute. Overall, it was a much needed performance from Houston who needed a win and now are 2nd place and 2 points behind group leaders Pachuca.
| Arabe Unido | Houston Dynamo | |
| Total Shots: | 6 | 16 |
| Shots on Goal: | 4 | 11 |
| Total Saves: | 6 | 3 |
| Fouls: | 8 | 16 |
| Offsides: | 1 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks: | 0 | 7 |
Pachuca dominates Isidro Metapan 4-0 – Video Highlights
Pachuca dominated most of the match against Isidro Metapan as they cruised to victory on Tuesday night. The Mexican side got goals from Ulises Mendivil in the 9th minute and 81st minute, Edy German Brambila Rosales in the 34th minute, and Edgar Benitez Santander in the 59th minute. Metapan has not scored a goal in any of their group stage matches and will not be advancing to the next stage while Pachuca are now 1st place in the group, 2 points ahead of Arabe Unido and the Houston Dynamo.
| Metapán | Pachuca | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 2 | 3 |
| Shots wide | 5 | 4 |
| Fouls | 11 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 3 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
Puerto Rico Islanders and Saprissa draw at 1-1 – Video Highlights
The Puerto Rico Islanders had a 1-0 lead heading into the final minutes only to concede a late goal to Saprissa. The first half was scoreless but the Islanders would score first in the 2nd half. The goal was in the 72nd minute as Josh Hansen scored on an cross from Nicholas Addlery. Saprissa looked unable to score the equalizer but found a goal in the 90th minute from Kendall Watson. The lost now has the Islanders with only 2 points through 4 matches and little chance of qualifying for the next stage while Saprissa in the same position but has 4 points.
| Puerto Rico Islanders | Saprissa | |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on goal | 8 | 2 |
| Shots wide | 4 | 5 |
| Fouls | 10 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 8 | 4 |
| Offsides | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
