On a day that saw MLS clubs go winless in CONCACAF Champions League Group Stage matches, the Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas lost crucial home games on Wednesday night.
The Rapids were defeated 2-1 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park by Honduran side Real Espana on a pair of goals from Carlos Pavon. The former Honduran international's first goal was negated by a finish from Andre Akpan, but a defensive miscue by Colorado allowed Pavon to break free on goal and finish clinically. Colorado is now in last place in Group B with four points in four games.
FC Dallas was also dealt a blow in its hopes to advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament, allowing Pumas UNAM to score two late goals in a 2-0 victory for the visitors. In a game that saw both teams reduced to 10 men late in the first half, Eduardo Herrera scored in the 84th minute and David Izazola doubled the lead a minute into stoppage time. The result at Pizza Hut Park put Pumas in first place of Group C and FC Dallas in second based on goal differential.
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