Colorado Rapids made an exciting debut in the Leagues Cup with a 2-1 comeback victory against Santos Laguna, in a match that ended with high tension.

The game concluded with the expulsion of goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo in added time after a heated confrontation.

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During the first half, both teams showed offensive intent, though without much precision.

Colorado pressed with crosses and long-range shots, while the Guerreros responded with mid-range efforts, highlighted by a shot from Jordán Carrillo that went just wide of the opposing goal.

Santos took the lead in the 53rd minute with a goal from Carrillo, after a play started by Ramiro Sordo. But Colorado responded quickly and equalized in the 62nd minute with a goal from Rafael Navarro, who then scored the definitive 2-1 in the 86th minute, following a free kick cross from Mihailovic.

The end of the match was marked by shoving and arguments, and in added time, Acevedo was sent off for assaulting an opponent.

With this win, Colorado earns three crucial points, while Santos is now forced to win their next match to stay alive in the tournament.

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