Colorado Rapids 2:0 Sporting Kansas City — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Colorado Rapids secured a 2-0 win over Sporting Kansas City in MLS, with both goals arriving in the final half-hour. The home side dominated throughout, but their breakthrough only came after Kansas City were forced to play with ten men following Kwaku Agyabeng's red card in the 38th minute.

Reggie Cannon put Rapids ahead in the 65th minute, turning in Youssef Maziz's assist, and Rafael Navarro wrapped it up in the 90th from Paxten Aaronson's setup. Kansas City had already been reduced to ten men, and Moises Mosquera was also sent off in the closing stages.

The stats underline Rapids' control: they had 74% possession, 28 shots to six, and 2.95 expected goals against 0.97. Yet both sides managed only three shots on target, and Kansas City's goalkeeper made one save while Rapids' made three.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City?

Colorado Rapids 2-0 Sporting Kansas City (MLS).

Who scored?

Reggie Cannon (65', assist Youssef Maziz) for Colorado Rapids; Rafael Navarro (90') for Colorado Rapids.

Was Colorado Rapids's win deserved?

Yes — Colorado Rapids were on top for most of the match.

Were there any red cards in Colorado Rapids vs Sporting Kansas City?

Yes — sent off: Kwaku Agyabeng (Sporting Kansas City, 38'); Moises Mosquera (Sporting Kansas City, 90').

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