MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids Draw Again

Published on July 4, 2007 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


Commerce City, CO (Wednesday, July 4, 2007)- The Colorado Rapids earned their second consecutive point tonight in a 0-0 draw with the Columbus Crew in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,068 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. With the result, Colorado continues with an eight-year undefeated streak on games played on July 4th and set their record on America's Independence Day at 10-1-1.

The Rapids' first scoring opportunity came in the third minute. Defender Ugo Ihemelu headed a Terry Cooke corner kick over the crossbar.

A minute later Jovan Kirovski ran onto a Jacob Peterson through ball and sent a cross to the far post. Niko Hernandez was unable to connect with Kirovski's cross on the far side of the penalty area.

On the other end of the pitch, in the 27th minute, Colin Clark kept the game scoreless. Bouna Coundoul was tripped as he went to grab a corner kick. The ball bounced to the back post where Alejandro Moreno's shot was only saved by a leaping Clark.

In the 29th minute, Hernandez took his first shot on goal of the game. After dribbling to the top of the penalty area, the Argentine's left footed effort was stopped by goalie Will Hesmer.

In the 50th minute, Clark came close to his first MLS goal. After collecting a poor clearance in the penalty area, he unleashed a left footed shot that went just over Hesmer's crossbar.

Coundoul preserved his shutout in the 85th minute when he stoned Jacob Thomas from close range.

Moments later the Senegalese goalkeeper started a promising Rapids counter attack courtesy of Omar Cummings, Hernandez and Jacob Peterson.

The Rapids return to action on Sunday, July 8 against New York Red Bulls at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The game will be broadcast live by Altitude and will kickoff at 6 p.m. MT. Tickets are available by calling the Rapids at (303) 825-GOAL.

Scoring Summary: None

Lineups:

Colorado Rapids - Bouna Coundoul, Dan Gargan, Facundo Erpen, Ugo Ihemelu, Brandon Prideaux, Terry Cooke (Nico Colaluca 73), Daniel Wasson, Jovan Kirovski, Colin Clark (Omar Cummings 81), Nicolas Hernandez, Jacob Peterson

Substitutes Not Used: Zach Thornton, Stephen Keel, Jose Cancela, Roberto Brown, Nick LaBrocca

Columbus Crew - Will Hesmer, Frankie Hejduk, Rusty Pierce, Marcos Gonzalez, Chad Marshall, Danny O'Rourke, Gillermo Schelotto (Andy Herron 76), Ned Grabavoy, Ezra Hendrickson (Stefani Miglioranzi 68), Alejandro Moreno, Kei Kamara (Jacob Thomas 59)

Substitutes Not Used: Andy Grenebaum, Andrew Peterson, Ted Zayner, Jason Garey

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