[MLS] Bassett and Navarro Shine as Colorado Rapids Overcome Austin FC
(Commerce City, by Wongeol Jeong) The Colorado Rapids secured a victory in their home game against Austin FC.
On the 15th local time, Colorado won 2-0 against Austin FC in an MLS regular season match held at their home ground, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Both teams operated with the same 4-2-3-1 formation. Notably, Austin drew attention by placing Colorado’s former striker, Diego Rubio, as their lone forward.
Colorado fielded Navarro as their lone forward.
In the 22nd minute of the first half, Cole Bassett scored the opening goal, giving Colorado the lead. Bassett capitalized on a loose ball in front of the opponent’s goal and precisely slotted it into the right corner of the net with the inside of his right foot.
Later, in the 49th minute of the second half, Rafael Navarro scored an additional goal, extending Colorado’s lead to 2-0.
Rubio, who transferred to Austin, had several good opportunities but failed to score.
With this victory, Colorado has recorded 7 wins, 7 losses, and 4 draws, ranking 6th in the Western Conference.
Colorado is scheduled to travel for an away game against St. Louis on the 19th.
