“Sang-bin Jeong breaks the deadlock after Colorado failed to convert two earlier blocked efforts, giving St. Louis City an early lead they'd never relinquish.”
Pivotal“Morgan Whittaker is booked for a foul as tempers flare heading into halftime, part of a string of cards that signaled a chippy contest despite the one-sided scoreboard developing.”
“Simon Becher doubles the lead from a corner after a flurry of St. Louis chances, assisted by Conrad Wallem, putting Colorado firmly on the back foot.”
Pivotal“Alexandru Mățan adds a third within minutes of the second, assisted by Tomas Totland, turning a competitive scoreline into a comprehensive victory.”
Pivotal
Colorado Rapids
St. Louis City
Outstanding performance
St. Louis City•MidfielderColorado Rapids dominated the ball with 63% possession and piled up 13 shots and 8 corners, but a toothless final third let them down as they managed just one shot on target all night. St. Louis City, content to sit back and absorb pressure, made their moments count in ruthless fashion, scoring with three of their five big chances created. Sang-bin Jeong opened the scoring just before the half-hour, and after the break Simon Becher and Alexandru Mățan turned a tight game into a rout within a seven-minute spell either side of the hour mark. The result leaves Colorado facing serious questions about their finishing and game management in the Open Cup, while St. Louis advance with a statement performance built on defensive discipline and clinical counters despite six yellow cards making for a feisty, stop-start affair.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Morgan Whittaker takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Simon Becher takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Fallou Fall is substituted off for Alexandru Irinel Matan.
Noah Cobb replaces Wayne Frederick.
Yellow card shown to Loic Williams.
Loïc WilliamsRed CardVAR decision results in the cancellation of the red card for Loic Williams.
Darren Yapi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Loïc WilliamsRed CardRed card shown to Loic Williams.
Donavan Phillip takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Robert Holding attempts a header, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Damion Downs is on, and Jeong Sang Bin is off.
Darren Yapi takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Keegan Rosenberry is on, and Reginald Jacob Cannon is off.
Donavan Phillip comes on for Georgi Minoungou.
Substitution: Jackson Travis comes on for Miguel Angel Navarro Zarate.
Darren Yapi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Tomas TotlandYellow CardTomas Totland receives a yellow card.
On, Fallou Fall is substituted for Hamzat Ojediran.
Simon Becher takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Goal! Alexandru Irinel Matan scores with a right-footed shot.
assist: Tomas Totland
Goal! Alexandru Irinel Matan scores, making it 0-3, assisted by Tomas Totland.
Paxten AaronsonYellow CardYellow card shown to Paxten Aaronson.
Simon BecherVAR decision confirms the goal for Simon Becher.
Simon BecherSimon Becher scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Conrad Wallem
Goal! Simon Becher scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Conrad Wallem.
Corner awarded.
Morgan Whittaker takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
Simon Becher takes a right-footed shot but misses.
The first half ends with a score of 0-1.
Morgan WhittakerYellow CardMorgan Whittaker receives a yellow card.
Yellow card for Reginald Jacob Cannon.
Dante PolvaraYellow CardYellow card issued to Dante Polvara.
Paxten Aaronson takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Jeong Sang Bin scores with a right-footed shot.
Goal! Jeong Sang Bin scores, making it 1-0.
Georgi Minoungou takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Hamzat Ojediran takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Hamzat Ojediran takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Shot by Alexandru Irinel Matan with his right foot is saved.
Wayne Frederick takes a shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Simon Becher takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Kick-off has started!
