Fans leave their seats as a strong storm packing high winds and heavy rain sweeps over Dick's Sporting Goods Park before the second half of an MLS soccer match between the Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) - Gyasi Zardes finished off a hat trick with a goal in the 61st minute to spark the Colorado Rapids to a 4-3 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night.
Zardes netted his first goal in the 7th minute for Colorado (8-9-6), pulling the Rapids even after Abu Danladi found the net in the 4th minute for Minnesota United (10-9-5).
The Rapids took the lead on Diego Rubio's goal in the 11th minute and made it 3-1 when Zardes scored his second, four minutes later.
Luis Amarilla's goal in the 43rd minute got Minnesota within a goal. Defender Brent Kallman scored in the 81st minute after Zardes extended the Rapids' lead to 4-2.
Rubio's goal was his 11th of the season. Zardes has six.
William Yarbrough had four saves for Colorado. Dayne St. Clair saved five for Minnesota.
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The sky turns colors as a storm approaches before the second half of an MLS soccer match between the Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo.T he match was delayed and fans were instructed to seek cover. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Fans leave their seats as a strong storm packing high winds and heavy rain forced a delay before the second half of an MLS soccer match between the Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane, left, tries to control the ball next to Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Minnesota United forward Luis Amarilla, left, fights for control of the ball with Colorado Rapids defender Sam Nicholson during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Minnesota United defender Nabi Kibunguchy, left, clears the ball as Colorado Rapids defender Danny Wilson pursues in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Fans hold up scarves as Colorado Rapids take the pitch to host Minnesota United in an MLS soccer match Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Minnesota United head coach Adrian Heath gestures to fans in the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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