The Colorado Rapids' most effective players of the game were: Steve Trittschuh and Chris Henderson. Both had a very high work rate ... Both had 1 goal and assist each ... Gene Harbor had several opportunites to score, but hesitated by taking a touch too many.
Balboa's performance was steady, but lacked the spark of the last home game. Bartlett was effective in the midfield and created many plays, however, he had to leave the second half to have his knee attended to. He was replaced by the recovering Roy Wegerle.
Coach Houghton's Rapids played as a unit, outplaying Coach Newman's Wiz.
The Colorado Rapids' Management needs to be more creative in attracting more spectators to their home games. Scheduling a game during the Cinquo de Mayo celebrations, and opposite the Colorado Rockies home baseball game should have been avoided.
RAPIDS Goal #1:
Scott Benedetti scored with a long shot that bounced past the goalkeeper
and into the net. The ball was from Steve Trittschuh.
RAPIDS Goal #2:
Chris Henderson's perfect free kick was deflected into the net with a sharp
header by Steve Trittschuh. Great goal!!
RAPIDS Goal #3:
Chris Henderson intercepted a ball that was first touched by two Wiz
defenders. He quickly shot and scored.
RAPIDS Goal #4:
In the last minute of the game, Roy Wegerle passed the ball to Richard
Sharpe who chipped the ball over the goalkeeper's head and scored.
The Game officials were:
John Hepburn, Referee Keith Hageman, Sr. Linesman Otto Hernandez, Linesman Scott McCaslin, 4th Official Game Assessor was Greg ToddColorado Rapids game record is now: 2 wins & 1 loss.