Although the season was probably too far gone regardless of the result Saturday, Vancouver’s late equalizer might really be the best symbolic dagger into a season that was pretty much dead anyways. After going up 2-1* on a Kevin Doyle goal off a beautiful run by Mohammed Saeid and an amazing backheel from Marlon Hairston at the 54th minute, the Rapids went into a defensive shell for the final 30 minutes. After absorbing wave after wave of Vancouver attacks, they surrendered a free kick after Marlon Hairston made a really dumb challenge. Cristian Techera hits it perfectly to Fredy Montero, Vancouver scores in the 76th minute, and the Canadians got an important point on the road in order to keep chasing the playoffs.
Backpass: It’s gone quite pear-shaped
