Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United FC played to a 1–1 draw on Saturday at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park, with both teams creating numerous chances throughout the match.
The first half saw Colorado control much of the action, with Bongokuhle Hlongwane missing an early header in the 3′ for Minnesota. Paxten Aaronson received a yellow card in the 8′, before Calvin Harris missed a header in the 11′. Colorado continued pressing with corners in the 22′ and 29′, and Connor Ronan fired wide in the 34′. Paxten Aaronson and Rafael Navarro both forced saves from Dayne St. Clair in the 35′ and 43′ respectively.
Rafael Santos broke the deadlock in the 45+1′, scoring from a free kick to give Colorado a 1-0 halftime lead. Minnesota made two substitutions at the break, bringing on Joseph Rosales and Dominik Fitz.
The second half brought increased pressure from Minnesota, with Robin Lod's shot blocked in the 49′ and Dominik Fitz forcing a save in the 57′. Nectarios Triantis equalized in the 65′ with a right-footed strike from outside the box, leveling the match at 1-1.
Both teams pushed for a winner in the final stages, with Joaquín Pereyra hitting the post in the 74′ and multiple late chances created. Despite continued pressure from both sides through stoppage time, including a Cole Bassett header saved in the 90+3′, neither team could find the decisive goal.
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