MLS Colorado Rapids

Buddle, Powers and Defense Send Rapids Past Crew, 2-0

Published on May 11, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


COMMERCE CITY, CO - The Colorado Rapids earned a second straight victory on Saturday, taking a 2-0 road win against the Columbus Crew. Edson Buddle and Dillon Powers scored for the visitors, while the defense held firm for a fourth shutout this season.

Buddle opened the scoring early, when Danny Mwanga found Atiba Harris in the box, who knocked the ball down to the Rapids forward, who finished from close range. The second goal game with just over 20 minutes left in the match, when a MartÃ-n Rivero free kick was knocked clear to Powers, whose hard, low shot took a deflection and went in. Columbus had more shots on the night, but goalkeeper Clint Irwin and the Rapids defense gave up few great opportunities in holding the Crew scoreless.

The Rapids will take to the road again for their next match, visiting the San Jose Earthquakes on May 18, with live coverage on Altitude from Rapids play-by-play man Richard Fleming and former U.S. National Team star Marcelo Balboa starting at 8:00 p.m. MT. The Rapids return home on May 25 to face Chivas USA at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. For more information on the team, or to purchase tickets, visit www.ColoradoRapids.com or call 303-825-GOAL.

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