July 7, 1996, Mile High Stadium, Denver, CO (attendance reported 7,911)

Colorado Rapids' Chris Henderson passed a deflected Harbor free kick to Steve Trittschuh who headed it into the net to score the 1st goal of the game in the 41st minute.

Columbus Crew's Marino passed the ball to Warzycha who scored the equalizer in the 78th minute. Doctor Khumalo, South Africa's super star demonstrated his ball skills in the midfield.

Rapids' Roy Wegerle dribbled thru the Crew defense and passed to Scott Benedetti who headed the ball into the net for the game winner.

Steve Trittschuh was named "Player of the Game".

The win improved the Colorado Rapids record to 8 wins and 9 losses, and 22 points.