Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard came streaking off his line, meeting Savarino one-on-one outside of the penalty area. Savarino tried to chip it over Howard with his first touch, but the ball bounced off Howard as he slid in at Savarino’s feet.
Howard was shown a red card for the play and was sent off as RSL beat 10-man Colorado 3-0, scoring all of its goals in the second half.
The ball was ruled to have hit Howard in the right arm, as he attempted to block the shot away with his chest in an upright slide tackle.