US EditionNectarios Triantis Scores in Second Half to Help Minnesota United Tie Rapids 1-1
Rafael Santos scored first-half stoppage time goal while Nectarios Triantis equalized for Minnesota, with both teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.
- Minnesota United and the Colorado Rapids played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday evening at the Rapids' home stadium in Commerce City, Colorado.
- Rafael Santos gave the Rapids the lead just before halftime with a solo free kick scored during stoppage time.
- Minnesota United equalized in the 65th minute with a long-range shot from Nectarios Triantis, who joined the team in late August.
- Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair was instrumental in securing a draw for Minnesota United by making seven key saves, including a crucial stop on Cole Bassett’s header during stoppage time.
- The outcome allowed Minnesota United to maintain their position just inside the top four in the Western Conference, while the Rapids stayed in eighth place, heightening the competition for playoff spots as the season progresses.
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