Busio & Pulido connect twice in 2-1 Sporting KC win at Houston

Photo by Bob Levey/Getty ImagesAlan Pulido was truly in top form as he made his return to the Starting XI, scoring both goals in Sporting Kansas City’s 2-1 win over the Dynamo on Saturday night.

“He’s the deadliest assassin around the goal,” Vermes said after the match. “He’s a special player, that’s for sure.”

But SKC were playing with several reinforcements that have been missing over this tough stretch. Roger Espinoza was back in the mix and an in-form Ilie Sanchez freed up Busio to be a big part of the attack.

A really big part.

But Peter Vermes’ men found themselves on the back foot in the opening stages. The Houston Dynamo were controlling the match and patiently creating very good…