Jimmy Medranda and Graham Zusi scored spectacular goals in either half as Sporting Kansas City fell to the New England Revolution 6-2 in Wednesday’s Desert Diamond Cup match at Kino Sports Complex.
Daigo Kobayashi gave New England the lead within the first minute, but Medranda drew Sporting Kansas City level with a stunning blast from 25 yards. The Colombian settled a long diagonal pass from Benji Joya and pulled the trigger with the outside of his patented left boot, curling the ball just inside the far right post past outstretched goalkeeper Brad Knighton in the 21st minute.
The sides remained deadlocked through halftime before New England took control in the second period.