The Colorado Rapids came into their MLS week 22 face-off with Western Conference nemesis, the Seattle Sounders, with an array of objectives.
They ranged from building upon their recent small successes both in training sessions and on the pitch; winning their very first road game of the season, 100th as a club, to earning three crucial points and moving up the table, and so, within striking distance of the seventh playoff spot.
By the time the final whistle blew at the 97th minute, the Burgundy Boys had achieved none of the above. If anything, it is accurate to state that they were defrauded by preposterous refereeing, nor could they leverage a 11v10 advantage with 40-plus minutes to play.