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The first home game by San Diego FC ends in a goalless draw with St. Louis City

San Diego (AP) -San Diego FC played on Saturday evening with a 0-0 draw with St. Louis City in the opening game of the Major League Soccer Expansion Club.

Despite 14 shots and 67.1% property, San Diego was unable to break through the goalkeeper of St. Louis, Roman Belki, and his defense. St. Louis only made two shots against CJ Dos Santos and San Diego, but both were a goal.

The end result hardly dampened the excitement in the sold -out Snapdragon Stadium, which was full with 34,506 fans for the home debut of the 30th franchise of the Major League Soccers. San Diego started with a 2-0 win at the defending MLS Cup champion La Galaxy last week.

Hirving “Chucky” Lozano, who was the first designated player of San Diego last year, Star Wing player, who appeared against St. Louis in the 31st minute after he apparently injured his leg. The Mexican national team star often fought with injuries while playing in the Netherlands and Italy.

San Diego was more aggressive throughout the game, but only received one shot. Marcus Ingvartsen had a promising header in the box in the 74th minute, but put it over the crossbar.

The crowd in San Diego was warned three times in the second half