Survive and Thrive
Survive and thrive was the hope headed into the first home
Dynamo game in some time. The crowd was seated and ready for some action. Would
the Dynamo be able to deliver was the question.
The match started as a defensive tug of war with Seattle
doing the most of the pushing forward early. The Dynamo would balance it out
with a flurry of forward activity prior to the end of the first half. However, it
would net no positive results. The first half would end in a nil, nil tie. Both
teams had to feel like they left a lot to be desired with the opportunity to
advance within reach.
The second half would start slow. When a pivotal moment
would occur. Herrera would be red carded. At that point you knew the
Dynamo were going to either fold or there was about a standing on business
moment for the ages. Hope was slim when Seattle scored the first goal of the
match in the 80th min of the match. However, the Dynamo would waste no time
responding with super pressure at the net forcing a own goal to tie the game in
extra time. The penalty kicks would ensue and so would 13000 plus mini heart
attacks with every kick. Until the miss in the second round of penalty kicks
and survival wasn't a possibility anymore. In the moment it felt as if it was
heartbreaking and revitalizing at the same time.
The thriving has begun. The fans inside the stadium got
exactly what they came for. A team that is going fight to the end representing
the grind of this city, and we know the shine comes with the grind. Most fans
leaving were fired up and ready to be back in that arena supporting their
team. They honored a fan that has been a season ticket holder since 2012.
The roots are cemented for this franchise in the city and the glory days
came roaring back for the Dynamo on Sunday. Until the next time on the pitch
keep grinding Orange Legion!
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