June 4, 2022 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – Colorado Rapids 2 News Release
Colorado Rapids 2 were defeated by North Texas SC in a 1-3 loss on Saturday evening at the University of Denver Soccer Stadium.
“Tough game. We knew that coming in,” said Rapids 2 head coach Erik Bushey. “We think the result could have been different than what is what quite honestly. Full respect to the opponent who has come in on the road and put forth a good performance. We had a good start picking off possession, Yapi (Darren Yapi) taking it in for a goal, a well-taken goal. As has been the case in recent weeks, we make a mistake and get punished. In a weird way, I am grateful for that and that is what the league is meant to bring. It is meant to bring quality and that is what we need to improve and to get better.”
The Saturday evening match got off to a quick start with the Rapids offense springing into action in the early minutes of the half. An eager Colorado attack found their first opportunity in the opening minutes of the match as Yosuke Hanya and Darren Yapi applied thick pressure to the Dallas defense. In the fifth minute, Yapi intercepted a rogue pass from the North Texas defense and found himself dribbling up the field in a one-on-one scenario with the young Dallas keeper. Ultimately, the Colorado forward was able to find the open lane, sending a ball to the far post for the opening goal of the game. Yapi’s Saturday evening goal boosted his position on the Rapids 2 leaderboard, making him the leader in goals of the squad with three to his name this season.
“I felt like I could have capitalized on some goals earlier this season,” said Rapids 2 forward Darren Yapi. “It is good to see that I am now finishing and capitalizing my chances. It is good to see myself on that top of the list now. You know, I am a nine so that’s something I have to prioritize, other than pressing and defending and helping my group. It just goes to show that I am working on my finishing every day and…
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