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FRISCO, Texas -- Dan Kennedy earned his first shutout of the season helping Chivas USA to a scoreless draw with FC Dallas on Thursday night. Chivas (3-10-4) got its second straight draw while extended its winless streak to 12 in the opener of a three-game road trip. "I think they are starting to play more as a team and less as individuals," Chivas coach Jose Luis Real said through a translator. Real took over at the end of May for Jose Luis Sanchez Sola. Although he is still searching for his first win as Chivas coachr, the team is showing improvement, The Goats tend to show up more against Dallas than against other opponents, and Thursday night was no different. Dallas has not defeated Chivas in six straight matches. "I dont know what it is," Real said. "I think its motivation. Obviously the players come in the game with the motivation (to take down a top team)." Dallas (8-3-7) is winless in its last five matches and sits two points behind Real Salt Lake atop the Western Conference. There were plenty of chances for both teams, though neither could take advantage. Chivas outshot Dallas 17-6, holding a 6-1 advantage on shots on goal. "I think were trying to get in the right path," Chivas midfielder Jorge Villafana said. "The thing is looking better each game. Last game we had the opportunity to get three points, we let ourselves tie it, and this time I think we did a good job coming here and getting a point in a difficult place (against) a good team." Dallas sent its first 10 shots off target, missing the goal by inches on several occasions. Chivas kept rifling shots that were blocked by Dallas defenders, including four shots in one sequence in the 54th minute. Jackson nearly put Dallas on the board in the 85th minute when he headed a cross just wide of the post. One minute later, Kennedy made a toe save on Blas Perezs header. Both teams squandered stoppage-time free-kick opportunities to saddle them with a point each. Dallas had three strong scoring opportunities in the opening 10 minutes of the game, including a strong showing on early set pieces. Defender Stephen Keel, making his first start for Dallas, just missed a header six minutes in on a corner, which would have been the 30-year-olds first career MLS goal. Four minutes later, Michels left-footed free kick from about 30 yards didnt quite curl back far enough, caroming off the far post. From there, Chivas backline tightened in the middle as the visitors starting pressing up and limiting the Dallas chances to ones created on the wings. "The beginning of the first half, we were playing really well and we kind of faded in the middle of the game," Dallas defender Matt Hedges said, "and we were giving the ball away, I think, too much and not keeping enough possession. It started to be kind of a track meet back and forth." Chivas found its footing in the final 15 minutes of the first half. 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Trying to stand above him on the medal stand will be Swedens Henrik Stenson, who last month won The Open in record-breaking fashion.The duo are friends, former neighbors at Lake Nona in Orlando and formed a good partnership two years ago at the Ryder Cup in Scotland.Quite clearly we are wanting the same thing tomorrow, said Rose, who leads Stenson by a shot and will be joined by Australias Marcus Fraser in the final pairing on Sunday.The Englishman and Team Great Britain representative put himself in this position with a 6-under-par 65, a score that ties his low round of the year.That last time he shot that score was during the first round of the Players Championship in May, but was never quite the same after that. A lingering back injury that surfaced in March became more severe, and Rose retreated to rehab and therapy, not returning until the U.S. Open.From there, he has played just the WGC-Bridgestone, The Open and the PGA Championship.I think the only thing thats held me back really from winning this year has been injury. Its been a little bit of a slow year for me, Rose said. I havent been able to be up to my normal speed in terms of practice. Probably since Doral (in March), Ive been struggling, to be honest with you. Its nice to be through that.I felt like my games been close for some time. I cant pinpoint exactly what Ive been doing diffferent this week.dddddddddddd Im probably putting just a touch better. Im definitely driving the ball well. Iron play could probably still improve. But you know, for the most part, Im probably just managing my game well this week.And its a good week to do it. While there is no prize money, no FedEx Cup points, there are world-ranking points. And pride. Rose for a long time has bought into the Olympics and golfs place in it and has enjoyed his time getting to meet and know those in and around Team Great Britain.The tournament, too, has had a different vibe -- one that he has enjoyed.I think its unique; more like a Ryder Cup than a major, but I would say its more unique than either of those two, Rose said. I couldnt pigeonhole it into either category to be honest with you, and thats been my whole approach to the Olympic Games, is that you cant compare it to anything else.I think its probably lived up to my expectations out there. I feel like the crowd has been a lot of fun to play in front of. Theres been a lot of goodwill for all of the players from all different nationalities, but at the same time you have your pockets of fans that are really cheering for you. Its been a fun crowd to be a part of. I was really surprised at the number of people out there today. I thought it was a very lively and buoyant atmosphere out there.It promises to be even better on Sunday, when the organizers have announced a sellout. Thats impressive for a nongolf country such as Brazil. But those who do show up will be witness to history, a first Olympic gold in 112 years, and the possibility that it will be won by someone who has a strong golf resume. ' ' '