Like the July thunderstorm that was on and off all night, the Rapids threatened but ultimately could not find the winning touch. The Rapids rained 13 shots down on the Red Bulls and looked sure to score two goals in the first half alone. But a lack of quality on the final shot let us down and we have to settle for another…you called it…draw.
The interplay between Cummings and Casey in the first half was lovely, resulting in a master class Cummings goal in the 15′. The Rapids fell asleep in the 34′ and paid dearly off the foot of Juan Pablo Angel, who otherwise had a solid but quiet game. Soon after the Rapids had a golden chance to equalize but Casey scuffed it. Casey continues to struggle to find anything resembling last season’s form.
The second half was also owned by the Rapids, who saw Ballouchy clank a beauty off the post, and a Larentowicz free kick skim the bar. It is one of those games you can feel slipping away…and it did. We earned a win, and would have if we had someone with the finishing touch of…well…Casey the 2009 version. He’s one of the best in the MLS, and will get his touch back…but when?