HOUSTON (Interstat) — Los Angeles FC II defeated Houston Dynamo II 3-2 on Sunday, using an early goal and a second-half finish to secure the win. Jude Terry opened the scoring in the 12th minute, and Marius Aiyenero doubled the lead in the 54th. Houston responded through Gilberto Rivera, who scored in the 69th and again in the 74th to level the match. Los Angeles FC II added the decisive goal after the rally. Samir Mohammad was active for Houston, while Decarlo Guerra received a yellow card in the 120th minute for Los Angeles FC II. Kaplan S. also was booked in the 84th. Los Angeles FC II improved to 1-0 in this competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Houston Dynamo II fell to 0-1 in this competition and 0-1 across all competitions. The match remained tight in the closing stages before the visitors sealed the result. The home side pushed late, but Los Angeles FC II held on for the victory.