The game in 100 words (or less): The Colorado Rapids are determined to battle FC Dallas for the Supporters’ Shield to the end of the 2016 regular season. After being embarrassed a week ago, 5-1 at the hands of New York City FC, Pablo Mastroeni’s side bounced back with a 2-0 victory over the suddenly floundering Vancouver Whitecaps. Marlon Hairston, who continues to establish himself as a fast-rising youngster (22 years old) in his third professional season, bagged a goal and an assist on the night (his 3rd and 2nd of the season). With the victory, the Rapids are once again just three points back of the West- and league-leading Hoops, with two games still in hand. The Rapids and FCD will face off once more this season, Sept. 10 in Frisco, Tex. The Whitecaps, meanwhile, haven’t scored a road goal in four outings, and find themselves just one and two points clear of the sixth- and seventh-place Portland Timbers and San Jose Earthquakes, respectively.
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Three Two moments that mattered
44' — Hairston slots home after some clever build-up — Hairston is a player, and I’m still trying to work out what position he actually plays, but for now we’ll just call him fun to watch.
Might wanna mark that guy. @MARLYG94 puts @ColoradoRapids in front. #COLvVAN https://t.co/rPfl2KfTXL
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 7, 2016
60' — Badji finishes Hairston’s cross for 2-0 — As I was saying about Hairston, he is extremely fun to watch.
.@MARLYG94 ➡️ @dbadji14 = 2-0 @ColoradoRapids https://t.co/m1BQWqFF0p
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 7, 2016
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Man of the match: Marlon Hairston
Goalscorers: Hairston (44'), Badji (60')
