Short-handed Dallas edges Houston for first win

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05/05/2010 - Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ugo Ihemelu scored in the 79th minute and Kevin Hartman posted his first shutout of the season, as 10-man FC Dallas edged the Houston Dynamo 1-0 on Saturday for its first win of the season.

Dallas (1-1-4) was winless through five matches, including a 1-1 draw at Pizza Hut Park against Houston on opening day, but posted its first-ever victory at Houston's Robertson Stadium in 10 all-time meetings.

Houston (3-3-1) lost for the first time at home this season, and was shut out for the third time in its last five games.

Daniel Hernandez and Atiba Harris had Dallas' only shots on goal in the first half, but Pat Onstad stopped both long-range efforts. Hartman had even less to do through 45 minutes, saving Houston's lone shot on goal by Dominic Oduro.

Houston created its best chance of the second half in the 65th, but FC Dallas defender Heath Pearce slid in to deflect a shot from Brad Davis in front of an empty net.

Dallas went down a man in the 73rd after Jair Benitez was sent off for running into Houston's Luis Landin, but Ihemelu responded with the unexpected winner.

Dax McCarty drove a free kick from the right to the left post, where Brek Shea directed the ball through the six-yard area to the right post. Ihemelu jumped over Landin just steps off the line, and headed home his first of the season.

Davis had another good chance in the 87th but, after substitute Danny Cruz was able to settle a long pass in the area and set him up in open space, he wasted the opportunity with a poor shot right at Hartman.

Brian Mullan tested Hartman in stoppage time but the former Kansas City goalie made a diving save at the right post for his biggest stop of the match.

Both clubs play again Saturday, with FC Dallas hosting D.C. United and Houston visiting Chivas USA.

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