#COLvSKC: Breakdown of key plays

The Colorado Rapids now have two draws in their two home games so far this season, but there is no denying that the draw on Sunday night against Sporting Kansas City felt a little different than the season opener. After holding onto a 1-0 lead all the way to the dying moments of the game, Colorado let in a tying goal on a (really good) free kick. Let’s take a look at how the game went.

We start, as we always do, with a look at the goals.

Rapids take the lead 1-0 (54’)

This goal happens for two reasons. First, Diego Rubio does his job and stays disciplined. Second, Tim Melia makes a bad mistake. When Melia receives the pass, he wants to open up his body so that he can look to swing the ball…