MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids Battle to 0-0 Draw Against FAU

Published on February 15, 2008 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


BOCA RATON, FL. (Friday, February 15, 2008) - The Colorado Rapids and Florida Atlantic University Owls played to a 0-0 draw in Boca Raton, Fla. tonight.

The game was played in three 30 minute periods on the FAU campus. The Rapids played a 4-4-2 in each period. Mehdi Ballouchy was a late scratch with a strained muscle in his leg.

In the first period, the Rapids controlled the ball for the first 1:20 with out the Owls touching it. Colin Clark had two shots on goal in the first 10 minutes but both were saved by the FAU 'keeper. Justin Hughes made a great save on a break-away as he dove to the left and got his hand to deflect and slow the ball. In the final minute Omar Cumming forced another save from the goalie.

Nico Colaluca had the first shot on goal in the second period but the goalkeeper was up to the task again. Chase Hilgenbrinck had his header saved as well, a little bit later. Ciaran O'Brien, the Rapids' first round draft pick, had the best chance of the game when he dribbled past two defenders but he sent his shot over the crossbar. Hughes was forced to make another save late in the period.

In the final period, goalie Mike Graczyk made an easy save off of an FAU free kick. Colorado's best chance in the period came when O'Brien put Daniel Antunez behind the defense but the FAU 'keeper slid out to grab the ball and end the opportunity.

The Rapids are scheduled to play their second game of the preseason tomorrow at their hotel in Sunrise, Fla. against Marathon of Honduras at 5 p.m. (ET).

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