Ibrahim Aliyu
HOU
LWB (RW)
Overlapping Full Back
Jan 16, 2002 (24)
6'0"
170 lb
Houston DynamoNets in loss
Aliyu scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss to St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Aliyu scored during Saturday's loss, making the most of his only shot on goal. The forward wasn't able to get on the ball other than that, failing to take any other shots or created any chances. He will hope to bounce back and be more productive against San Jose next time out.
Suspension rescinded on appeal
Aliyu's one-game suspension and accompanying fine for his second yellow card against LA Galaxy on August 15 have been rescinded after the club's appeal, with MLS's Independent Review Panel voting unanimously in his favor, according to the club.
Analysis: Aliyu had been shown the card in the 90+11th minute of that match, a decision that initially looked set to keep him out of Wednesday's trip to Vancouver. The overturned ruling now makes him eligible to feature in that match after all. His reinstatement gives the club a fuller set of options on the wing heading into the match.
Shown red card in win
Aliyu received a red card as a substitute in stoppage time of Saturday's 1-0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Aliyu spent just a few minutes on the field before being booked twice for his consistent fouling in the final moments of the match. This means the attacker will be unable to take part in the midweek trip to Vancouver, where Guilherme and Mateusz Bogusz will likely remain the top options on the wings. After that, the Nigerian will be available again to face St. Louis City.
Substitute option Saturday
Aliyu (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's matchup versus Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Aliyu will aim to challenge Agustin Bouzat and Guilherme for opportunities in future fixtures now that he has fully overcome a minor injury. The 25-year-old is most often a bench option and has scored once over 11 league appearances this year.
Late decision due to injury
Aliyu is questionable ahead of Saturday's clash with Austin FC as he deals with a lower body injury.
Analysis: Aliyu's potential absence could leave the team without a recurring wide option, although he's typically used as a substitute. In any case, the severity of his issue remains unclear. The forward, who has been developing as an attacking depth option for Houston, scored one goal over his previous 10 MLS appearances. If he can't play, both Guilherme and Mateusz Bogusz should retain their respective spots on the wings and perhaps get increased time on the pitch.
Logs winning goal
Aliyu scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over San Diego FC.
Analysis: Aliyu scored in the first half and that would prove to be the winner for the Houston forward, who got back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in the previous match. He has a decent chance to keep the scoring going against Austin FC, a side which has allowed seven goals in its last three matches entering Wednesday's contest.
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