Rapids advance to Leagues Cup quarterfinals with last-minute goal from Darren Yapi

The Colorado Rapids smashed and grabbed their way to a Leagues Cup quarterfinals berth.

Colorado Rapids defender Sam Vines, right, collects the ball as Toluca midfielder Jesus Angulo defends in the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Commerce City, Colo. Darren Yapi scored in the final minute of regulation to send Colorado to a 2-1 win over Liga MX side Deportivo Toluca late Tuesday night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.The Diablos rattled off 21 shots to the Rapids’ four . Toluca dominated the possession to the tune of 64% to 36%.

Then in the 83rd minute, Brazilian forward Paulinho finally tied the match up with a backheel while spinning to get the ball past Zack Steffen, who otherwise had another great Leagues Cup match with five saves.Rapids use last-minute header to force penalties, beat Club León in shootout Yapi was subbed on for Navarro in the 86th minute, which seemed questionable at the time given the score was tied and penalties loomed. In the end, it turned out to be a genius move from Rapids coach Chris Armas.

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