Kenyan midfielder Phillip Mayaka scored the only goal for his side Colorado Rapids 2 as they beat Houston Dynamo 2 1-0 on Monday morning in the MLS Next Pro.His contribution in the match to bag maximum points for the Erik Bushey- coached side saw him named the man of the match in the game.This was the third goal for Mayaka in the newly-introduced league this season, the other goals having come against Vancouver Whitecaps 2 and Tacoma Defiance in August and June respectively.Tonight’s Man of the Match award goes to midfielder Philip Mayaka!🏆Mayaka scored his third goal of the season in tonight’s match. pic.twitter.com/lXZWr7oBsY— Colorado Rapids 2 (@Rapids_2) September 12, 2022 Daouda Amadou stole the ball from the opposing defenders with two minutes left in regular time after a mix up in their clearance, pulling it back for Mayaka who did not hesitate, hitting it the first time to give Rapids 2 the lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_6634291##Bushey expressed his excitement at bagging maximum points against a team that is set for the playoffs, crediting the win to his charges for fighting to the end of the match.“We are happy to get three points against a very good team, a team that is playoff bound, a team that was competing to be top of the division tonight. The boys, I think they earned it,” the tactician said.Mayaka features as Colorado Rapids 2 collect two points in season openerRapids 2 wrap up their season against Real Monarchs next weekend and they will aim to end the season on a high note, taking home the final three points left to earn in their inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season.
