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Match Report: Serna’s late goal helps Rapids advance to Round of 16 of U.S. Open Cup

The Colorado Rapids will move on to the Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after defeating Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Dillon Serna’s 84th minute strike was enough to defeat a pesky Switchbacks side that was out to make up for last year’s 4-1 drubbng in the same round of this competition.

First Half

The first half started slow, but soon the home side who would threaten through Dominique Badji. Through on goal, he attempted to lift the ball over goalkeeper William Thompson, but his shot sailed over the bar.