September 29th 2024.
The Colorado Rapids suffered a tough loss against Minnesota United on Saturday night, as a combination of slow moments and a bit of bad luck led to their downfall. It's no secret that the Rapids perform better at home than on the road, but a concerning pattern has started to emerge. In their last two away games against lower-ranked Western Conference teams, the Rapids seemed to lack energy and urgency until it was too late. This was evident in their most recent match, where they fell 3-0 to Minnesota.
The game started off with a bang as Minnesota's midfielder Robin Lod sent a powerful shot towards goal in the 16th minute. However, it was forward Kelvin Yeboah who redirected the ball with his head, catching Rapids goalkeeper Zack Steffen off guard. Despite Yeboah's attempt to avoid the shot, it ended up finding its way into the back of the net at the near post. Yeboah, who joined Minnesota in August and already had an impressive record of five goals in five games, added two more to his tally in this match, bringing his total to seven goals in six games.
Yeboah's first goal may have been a bit lucky, but his second was a result of the Rapids' defensive struggles. Minnesota's precise passing left the Rapids' defense scrambling, and Joaquín Pereyra eventually found Yeboah with a perfectly placed pass. Despite defender Keegan Rosenberry's efforts to stop him, Yeboah managed to score his second goal of the night in the 47th minute. The Rapids' defense continued to struggle as Minnesota midfielder Hassani Dotson scored a long-distance strike in the 82nd minute, securing the win for his team.
The Rapids had a few chances of their own, with midfielder Djordje Mihailovic coming close to scoring in both halves. In the first half, a beautiful pass from forward Rafael Navarro set up Mihailovic for a shot, but Minnesota's goalkeeper Dane St. Clair made a diving save. In the second half, Mihailovic had another opportunity to score, but he took one too many touches and allowed St. Clair to make a crucial save. Mihailovic tried to chip the ball over the keeper, but it narrowly missed the target.
The Rapids will have a chance to redeem themselves when they play at home against Western Conference leaders LA Galaxy on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. If you're hungry for more sports news, sign up for the Sports Omelette to get our analysis on all of Denver's teams.
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