MLS Colorado Rapids

Rapids Reserves Down Harrisburg 3-1 on Harbottle Hat Trick

Published on June 8, 2013 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Colorado Rapids News Release


HARRISBURG, Penn. - Powered by a Kevin Harbottle hat trick, the Colorado Rapids Reserves defeated the Harrisburg City Islanders 3-1 at the Skyline Sports Complex in Pennsylvania on Saturday night. Harrisburg scored first, going up 1-0 in the first half from a Morgan Langley goal, but Harbottle responded with three unassisted goals in a 15-minute span to lead the Reserves to victory.

The Rapids had several chances in the first half, outshooting the hosts 7-2 by halftime, but gave up the lead in the 42nd minute when Langley headed in a cross from close range. In the second half, though, the floodgates opened for Harbottle who struck first in the 75th minute, driving in a ball from distance. He found the net again in the 85nd minute on a close-range rebound from Germán Mera's shot, and then for the third time just four minutes later on a breakaway with the keeper, sending the Rapids home with a 3-1 victory.

Midfielder Jaime CastrillÃ"n entered the match for an injured Brenton Griffiths (right shoulder dislocation) in the 33rd minute, playing his first competitive minutes since undergoing knee surgery during the offseason. Goalkeeper Andrew Epstein also became the first Academy goalkeeper to play for the Rapids Reserves. The victory brought the reserves to a 2-4-1 record in the West division. Their next match is July 21 against Seattle Sounders FC at 2 p.m. at the Starfire Sports Complex.

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