[MLS CUP PLAYOFFS: Houston-D.C. United] The Houston Dynamo took a huge step toward defending its Eastern Conference crown, scoring three unanswered goals fromAndre Hainault, Will Bruin and Kofi Sarkodie in the second half to secure a 3-1win over D.C. United in the first leg of the Eastern Conference final before a a BBVA Compass Stadium record crowd of 22,101.

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