Thursday, May 5, 2011

2002 - Metrostars v Colorado Rapids

2002.06.26 - Giants Stadium - MetroStars v Colorado Rapids

An 88th minute goal from froward Chris Carrieri led the 10-man Colorado Rapids to a 1-0 victory, snapping the f-game losing streak for the Rapids...Pablo Mastroeni was ejected in the 32nd minute for the Rapids leaving them a man-down...

A late through ball from midfielder Carlos Valderrama led to the winning tally as Carrieri outraced MetroStars defender Mike Petke into the box before slotting a low right-footed shot past charging MetrtoStars goalkeeper Tim Howard. The tally snapped Howard's streak of 348 consecutive minutes without letting up a goal...

With his team unable to put the game away against their short-handed opponent, MetroStars coach Octavio Zambrano attempted to insert Clint Mathis into the game. Mathis was denied entry into the match because his name was mistakenly left off the official lineup card, delaying his return to MLS play...

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