In a nail-biting contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats, New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids settled for a dramatic 3-3 draw. Both teams had opportunities to claim victory.
The hosts scored through Carles Gil, who netted a penalty kick in the 85th minute, Maximiliano Urruti, who found the net in the 47th minute, and an own goal by Sam Vines at the 57th minute. For the visiting side, Calvin Harris struck first in the 28th minute, followed by goals from Rafael Navarro in the 39th minute and Theodore Ku-Dipietro just nine minutes after the break.
Colorado Rapids almost took the lead when Andreas Maxso’s powerful shot hit the post in the 25th minute, denying them a crucial advantage.
Maximiliano Urruti delivered an exceptional performance, contributing significantly with one goal and two attempts on goal.
Defensively, Chidozie Awaziem made his presence felt for the Rapids, effectively clearing ten dangerous balls throughout the match.
A highlight moment came from New England’s Alhassan Yusuf, who skillfully nutmegged Colorado’s Oliver Larraz in the 91st minute, showcasing his flair.
New England’s head coach, Caleb Porter, implemented a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Aljaz Ivacic in goal; Brayan Ceballos, Wyatt Omsberg, Keegan Hughes, and Peyton Miller in defense; Alhassan Yusuf, Matt Polster, and Carles Gil in midfield; with Brandon Bye, Leonardo Campana, and Tomás Chancalay leading the attack.
On the other hand, Colorado’s coach Chris Armas opted for a 4-4-2 setup that saw Nico Hansen manning the goal; Reggie Cannon, Andreas Maxso, Chidozie Awaziem, and Sam Vines solidifying the defense; Calvin Harris, Joshua Atencio, Oliver Larraz, and Theodore Ku-Dipietro controlling the midfield; while Rafael Navarro and Darren Yapi took charge upfront.
Natalie Simon oversaw the match’s conduct as the official referee.
Looking ahead, New England Revolution will play away against Portland Timbers, while Colorado Rapids will face Sporting Kansas City on the road.
Substitutions for New England Revolution
39’ 1T – Tomás Chancalay was replaced by Luca Langoni
62’ 2T – Leonardo Campana replaced by Maximiliano Urruti, Brandon Bye substituted for Ilay Feingold
80’ 2T – Peyton Miller was replaced by Luis Díaz, Wyatt Omsberg was substituted for Tanner Beason
Yellow Cards for New England Revolution:
6’ 1T – Keegan Hughes (Repeated fouls) and 78’ 2T – Carles Gil (Arguing with an opponent)
Substitutions for Colorado Rapids
67’ 2T – Theodore Ku-Dipietro was substituted by Sam Bassett
73’ 2T – Darren Yapi replaced by Connor Ronan, Sam Vines substituted for Keegan Rosenberry
89’ 2T – Calvin Harris was replaced by Ian Murphy
Yellow Cards for Colorado Rapids:
78’ 2T – Chidozie Awaziem (Simulation), 78’ 2T – Andreas Maxso (Arguing with an opponent), 93’ 2T – Reggie Cannon (Repeated fouls)