Colorado Rapids 2 4:1 Real Monarchs SLC — Match Report

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Colorado Rapids 2 beat Real Monarchs SLC 4-1 in MLS Next Pro, with Christopher Aquino's goal just before half-time setting them on course. They added two more after the interval to take the game away from the visitors.

Aquino opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, and Josh Copeland made it 2-0 on 52. Jonathan de la Fuente extended the lead in the 67th minute with an assist from Hamdoin Altayeb. Linkon Ream pulled one back for Real Monarchs SLC in the 90th minute, but Sydney Wathuta restored the three-goal margin in added time with Jonathan de la Fuente again providing the assist.

The scoreline reflected Colorado Rapids 2's sharper finishing: both sides had 17 total shots, yet the hosts put eight on target to Real Monarchs' five and posted an expected-goals advantage of 3.11 to 1.94. Real Monarchs had the edge in corners, seven to four, but could not turn that pressure into enough clear chances.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Colorado Rapids 2 vs Real Monarchs SLC?

Colorado Rapids 2 4-1 Real Monarchs SLC (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Christopher Aquino (43') for Colorado Rapids 2; Josh Copeland (52') for Colorado Rapids 2; Jonathan de la Fuente (67', assist Hamdoin Altayeb) for Colorado Rapids 2; Sydney Wathuta (90', assist Jonathan de la Fuente) for Colorado Rapids 2; Linkon Ream (90', assist Felix Ewald) for Real Monarchs SLC.

Were there any cards in Colorado Rapids 2 vs Real Monarchs SLC?

Yellow cards: Sebastian Siegler (Colorado Rapids 2); Felix Ewald (Real Monarchs SLC); Vincent Rinaldi (Colorado Rapids 2); Izahi Amparo (Real Monarchs SLC).

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