Austin Aztex vs Chivas USA, 6/29/10
photo: Dentro del Rebaño

The Aztex’s 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run is over, halted once again by an MLS opponent. The team with the best record in USSF-D2 (9-2-3) went up against a team with one of the worst in MLS (3-9-1), but Chivas USA managed to get — and hold — a 1-goal lead.

There was no video broadcast of this match, so those of us that stayed up to follow the west-coast game did so via Twitter or the Scorecrow gamecast.

Here’s a rundown of post-match coverage:

  • Chivas USA scores early, holds on for win in U.S. Open Cup — LA Daily News

    The Aztex created another solid scoring opportunity in the 67th minute when Eddie Johnson, who shares the same name as the former U.S. national player, had his point-blank header pushed out of play by Thornton.

    Johnson took advantage of a solid curving corner kick from defender Kevin Sakuda. Thornton’s save bounced back to Olum, but the former Missouri Baptist standout had a second attempt ricochet off a defender and out of play.

    Austin outshot Chivas 9-7, but the home team posted five shots on goal to four for the Aztex.

  • Aztex Bow Out of U.S. Open Cup to MLS Competition — AustinAztex.com

    Chivas USA Head Coach Martín Vásquez, on tonight’s match: “I thought we did well against a good team. I like the way we approached the game. We were serious, we were disciplined, and we created some good chances. That’s all positive at this time where we need to reinforce and have something to build on.”

  • Photos: Chivas USA vs. Austin Aztex photo gallery — Dentro del Rebaño (official Chivas USA blog)

The Aztex are now back in Texas, preparing to host the Puerto Rico Islanders this Saturday evening at House Park.