Victory for Colorado Rapids in Dramatic Leagues Cup Clash

The Colorado Rapids pulled off a dramatic victory against Deportivo Toluca F.C. in the Leagues Cup , securing a spot in the quarterfinals . The match , held at Dick ’s Sporting Goods Park , saw Darren Yapi scoring the winning goal in the final minute of regulation , leading the Rapids to a 2 - 1 win over the Liga MX side.

Despite the victory , the Rapids were outperformed in terms of shots and possession by Toluca . The Diablos managed to take 21 shots , with six on goal , while the Rapids only had four shots , two on goal . Toluca also dominated possession with 64 % compared to the Rapids ' 36%.

The Rapids first found the back of the net in the 45th minute when Cole Bassett delivered a perfect pass to Rafael Navarro , setting up a goal . Brazilian forward Paulinho equalized for Toluca in the 83rd minute with an impressive backheel goal . The Rapids thought they had taken the lead in the 90 + 1st minute , but a VAR review ruled the goal offside.

In a surprising turn of events , Yapi scored the winning goal in the 90 + 6th minute , securing the Rapids ' victory . Yapi , who was substituted on for Navarro in the 86th minute , made a significant impact with his goal , earning praise for coach Chris Armas for his tactical decision . The Rapids will now face the winner of Club América and St. Louis CITY in the Leagues Cup semifinals.

Overall , the Rapids ' victory was a testament to their resilience and ability to capitalize on limited opportunities . The team showed determination and composure , ultimately securing a hard - fought win against Deportivo Toluca F.C. The upcoming matches in the Leagues Cup promise to be exciting as the Rapids continue their quest for success in the tournament . Stay tuned for more sports updates and analysis on Denver 's teams by signing up for the Sports Omelette newsletter.