The match held this Saturday between the Rapids and St. Louis City ended with a tie between the two contenders.
With a goal from Rasmus Alm, they began by winning the visit at the beginning of the second half, however, at 91 minutes into that stage, Michael Barrios managed to equalize for the locals.
Keegan Rosenberry took a terrific shot 16 minutes into the first half and the ball hit the post. It could not be.
According to statistics, Colorado Rapids shot more times on goal than its rival (21): 14 to a good destination, 5 outside and 1 just crashed into one of the posts. However, it was not enough to move the score in their favor.
Roman Bürki was the figure of the party. The St. Louis City goalkeeper was instrumental making 11 save saves.
Michael Barrios was also important. The Colorado Rapids striker scored 1 goal and hit the opposite goal 2 times.
The process of the match was very close and intense, with more nerves than play. There were several cautioned: Jared Stroud, Célio Pompeu, Lalas Abubakar, Tim Parker and Ralph Priso.
Rapids manager Robin Fraser laid out a 3-6-1 strategy with William Yarbrough in goal; Danny Wilson, Andreas Maxso and Lalas Abubakar on the defensive line; Keegan Rosenberry, Max, Diego Rubio, Connor Ronan, Bryan Acosta and Steven Beitashour in the middle; and Kevin Cabral in attack.
For their part, those led by Bradley Carnell stopped with a 4-4-2 scheme with Roman Bürki under the three sticks; Jake Nerwinski, John Nelson, Kyle Hiebert and Tim Parker on defense; Jared Stroud, Eduard Löwen, Akil Watts and Rasmus Alm in midfield; and João Klauss and Nicholas Gioacchini up front.
The referee Marcos de Oliveira was selected to carry out the actions of the game.
On the next date, the Rapids will visit Vancouver Whitecaps FC and St. Louis City will play at home against the Portland Timbers at Citypark Stadium.
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