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Dynamo defense shows big improvement in rivalry beatdown

Houston's attackers were expected to come through for their side, but it was the defensive players who made the real difference Saturday, writes Jon Arnold.

HOUSTON — Nobody saw that coming, not even the Houston Dynamo.

The Dynamo dominated rival FC Dallas from the opening whistle Saturday, finishing with a 5-0 victory that stands as the most lopsided in Texas Derby history.

"No, I could never have imagined five," defender David Horst said after the match. "We showed last week that we have a very dynamic offense, and I think we have a lot of dangerous guys this year.