Sporting KC defeats Colorado Rapids, 3-1

Sporting KC forward Gerso Fernandes slipped a shot past Rapids defender Jared Watts and goalkeeper Tim Howard in the second half. Fernandes’s goal made the score 2-0. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

by William Crum

The first goal in the match between Sporting KC and the Colorado Rapids tonight was made by Seth Sinovic, six minutes into the game.

The second goal was made by Gerso Fernandes.

The third goal in tonight’s Sporting KC match with Colorado Rapids was made by Dom Dwyer.

The final goal was made by Kevin Doyle of Colorado late in the match, which was held at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Gerso Fernandes celebrated his goal with teammate Soony Saad. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC forward Dom Dwyer added a third goal late in the second half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Colorado Rapids defender Jared Watts signaled for the trainer when Sporting forward Jimmy Medranda was injured in the second half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Shane Bryan of Kansas City, Kansas, played the drums in the stands before the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

After the game, the Sporting KC goalkeeper gave his jersey to a fan celebrating her birthday. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Sporting KC defender Ike Opara signed a soccer ball for a fan from Children’s Mercy Project Victory. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Fans celebrated a Sporting KC goal by waving flags. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Six-year-old Ariana Dos Santos showed off her soccer skills on the field after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)