Seattle Sounders Edge Colorado Rapids in Tight Match
Commerce City, Colorado – The Seattle Sounders defeated the Colorado Rapids 1-0 in a tense match at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The only goal of the game came in the 48th minute from Albert Rusnak, assisted by a teammate.
The match was marked by both teams fighting for control of the ball, with the Sounders holding a 52% possession advantage over the Rapids’ 48%. Despite their possession dominance, both teams had a similar number of shots, with 14 for the Sounders and 13 for the Rapids. However, accuracy was key, as the Sounders managed to put 2 shots on target, while the Rapids only managed 3.
In terms of yellow cards, the Sounders received two, from Yeimar Gómez Andrade (minute 27) and Jordan Ragen (minute 65), while the Rapids did not receive any.
The victory allows the Sounders to solidify their position in the standings, while the Rapids further complicate their chances in the fight for a playoff spot.
Substitutions colorado rapids: at minute 62 R. Cannon came in and S. Vines went out., at minute 63 O. Fernandez came in and J. Lewis went out., at minute 78 K. Stewart-Baynes came in and C. Harris went out., at minute 89 J. Loffelsend came in and O. Larraz went out.
Substitutions seattle sounders: at minute 64 G. Minoungou came in and P. de La Vega went out., at minute 82 Joao Paulo came in and A. Rusnak went out., at minute 88 R. Baker-Whiting came in and P. Rothrock went out., at minute 88 D. Musovski came in and J. Morris went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Colorado Rapids
Titulares:
Seattle Sounders
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