Rapids beat Toronto FC 2-0 after taking early lead

Posted April 14, 2018 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard deflects a shot while facing Toronto FC in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Associated Press

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) - Jack Price scored his first career MLS goal in the second minute, Shkelzen Gashi added a penalty kick late in the second half, and the Colorado Rapids beat Toronto FC 2-0 on Saturday.

Price gave the Rapids (2-1-2) the lead about 80 seconds into the match, intercepting Drew Moor's attempted clearance just outside the penalty arc and sending back a knuckling right-footed shot that beat goalkeeper Clint Irwin.

Dominique Badji drew a penalty against Liam Fraser in the 77th minute and Gashi converted it a minute later to make it 2-0.

Toronto FC (1-3-0) was not at full strength, holding out many of its starters for the upcoming first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final. Toronto will host Chivas Guadalajara on Tuesday night.

Toronto FC midfielder Nicolas Hasler, left, heads the ball as Colorado Rapids midfielder Enzo Martinez defends in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Associated Press

Toronto FC midfielder Ryan Telfer, front, gets tangled up with Colorado Rapids forward Dominique Badji as they fight for control of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Associated Press

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