The Rapids started in a 4-4-2 and managed to keep possession more than they have in recent games. Still Dallas was the more dominate team, but like Colorado recently, they couldn't turn their control into goals. Dallas outshot Colorado 15-9 (7-4 on frame) and had a 10-4 advantage on corner kicks. Preston Burpo gave them plenty of opportunities as he did his best vampire impersonation on most crosses.
The game was fairly quiet for the most part, other than the goal the Rapids only had one other good chance and Dario "Knock em Dead" Sala came up with the acrobatic save to deny Tom McManus. Jeff Cunningham had an empty goal from a tight angle, due to his poor first touch to get around Burpo, but put it off the corner of the frame. Dallas had three strong opportunities ion the final 10 minutes, but couldn't put a single shot on target and the Rapids escaped with 3 points, having not lost to Dallas at all this season.
Keys to the Game review:
- Only one this week. Do the Rapids play like they care, or do they not.
Well they didn't play well, but at least they looked like they cared which was a significant improvement from the FSL game. We still need to do better, but it was a good first step.
Critical Matchup: Rapids vs. Themselves - The Rapids didn't beat themselves, they forced Dallas to do it and Dallas was unable to.
Fact of the Match: The Rapids got just their second road win this year. Oddly enough I've been at the Bulldog for both games, the only two games I've been there for.
Random Observations:
Man of the Match: Terry Cooke - Had the assist on the goal and created the most dangerous chances all night.
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