Teamwork makes the dream work, and the Colorado Rapids took that philosophy to heart with two well worked team goals en route to a 2-0 home victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
The Rapids opened the scoring just before halftime using accurate passing and solid touches to cut through Vancouver's defense. Marc Burch received the ball on the wing from Marlon Hairston, and used a fake to get his defender to over-commit opening up space. Burch's low cross was smashed in by Hairston to complete the scoring play after continuing his central run.
After halftime Colorado would extend their lead at the hour mark, again with solid passing. Eric Miller slotted the ball through Marcel de Jong's legs on the wing setting up Hairston for a low cross that Dominique Badji smashed into the net from close range.
Box Score
- 44' - COL - Marlon Hairston (Marc Burch)
- 60' - COL - Dominique Badji (Marlon Hairston, Eric Miller)
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NO PLACE LIKE HOME:
The Rapids are undefeated at home this season, and that's thanks largely due to their defense. Colorado have surrendered a league low 19 goals this season, and at home they've surrendered just 5; also a league low.