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MLS Tickets - Rapids 1, Revolution 1
The Colorado Rapids and New England Revolution played a tough match on a wet field. New England's Steve Ralston got his team on the board by scoring a penalty kick in the 18th minute of the game, typing up the game at one. The crowd at Gillette Stadium cheered on their team during the night and the equalizer make the game a very interesting contest. Defender Ugo Ihemelu made a poor decision when he tripped Ralston in the penalty box. Ralston then got even by hammering a shot to the far left corner past Rapids goalkeeper Matt Pickens. Get MLS tickets and see Ralston score a goal.
New England coach Steve Nicol was disappointed of the slick playing conditions the field provided the players. It made it difficult to pass the ball, as the Revolution (2-2-4) has registered only two goals in their last four games, and is 0-2-3 in their last five. They have struggled to produce goals this season since they have five starters out of the lineup, including striker Taylor Twellman (neck). Goalkeeper Matt Reis has also missed games due to a concussion, who has been plagued with injuries this year, missing four games earlier in the season because he had inflammation in his right knee.
Forward Conor Casey gave Colorado (3-2-3) the lead in the third minute of the game. Jordan Harvey was able to set up the play and fed a beautiful pass over to Casey. The forward didn't waste any time - he head butted the pall into the net for the easy goal. It was his fifth goal of the season. New England goalkeeper Brad Knighton was disappointed with his performance in the beginning of the match. The soccer player expressed grief about letting one get past him within the first five minutes of the match. The goalkeeper was relieved that his club could bounce back and tie the game. However, the Revolution desperately needed a victory and three points to keep their hopes up for the next game.
The Rapids came off a two-week layoff and looked a little rusty. They are 1-0-2 in their last three games. Colorado was also disappointed in their performance, wanting to defeat the Revolution and pick up three points. Rapids coach Gary Smith told the press he will take the tie but felt dissatisfied and deflated not pulling off a victory (they had a 15-6 advantage in shots and had plenty of chances to break the deadlock). New England also had some chances, especially when Jeff Larentowicz sent a free kick just wide of the net on the left side in the 25th minute.
Shalrie Joseph also failed to convert a header after Chris Tierney fed him the ball out of left wing in the 67 minute. Colorado finished the game with 10 corner kicks and almost regained the lead in the first half when Mehdi Ballouchy nailed the ball towards the net. Knighton was sharp and make a diving save in the 36th minute.
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