Minnesota United needed a long-range blast to gain one point in a 1-1 draw with Colorado Rapids on Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo.
Nector Triantis scored from long distance, roughly 35 yards, to make it 1-1 in the 65th minute. It was an incredible goal, but not as stunning as his hit from behind the halfway line two weeks ago against San Diego.
MNUFC (15-7-9, 54 points) got a stroke of positivity after two straight defeats in all competitions. Colorado (11-14-6, 39 points) dropped points at home as they fight for one of the final MLS Cup Playoff spots.
The Loons conceded a goal on nearly the touch of the first half. After Rafael Navarro won a foul from Michael Boxall, Rapids defender Rafael Santos scored on a line drive free kick from roughly 23 yards out.
Minnesota’s offense was almost nonexistent with two shots, neither on target, in the first half. Seeking a spark, head coach Eric Ramsay brought in Dominik Fitz and Joseph Rosales for Anthony Markanich and Julian Gressel.
Fitz provided the first shot on target in the 57th minute.
Hassani Dotson, who hasn’t played since March due to a hamstring injury, subbed into the match in the 84th minute.
Bongi Hlongwane, who starts at center forward, had the last chance in the 92nd minute, but his shot went over the crossbar.
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