Reyna, Techera help Whitecaps beat Rapids 2-1

By: The Associated Press

Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:05 AM

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) Cristian Techera scored his fourth goal in two games and Yordy Reyna had a goal and an assist to help the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Friday night.

Colorado (2-8-2) has lost seven in a row overall and four straight at home, tying the team record for both such streaks.

Vancouver (4-5-5) snapped a five-game winless skid, including a franchise-record four consecutive draws.

Techera, who had his first career hat trick on Saturday, opened the scoring in the 17th minute. Reyna, at the top of the box, tapped it to Techera on the right side. He clutched as defender Tommy Smith slid by and ripped a left-footer just inside the near post.

Reyna first-timed a half-volley off Smith into the net to double the advantage in the 39th. Alphonso Davies' cross deflected off two defenders to Reyna for the finish from near the spot.

Colorado's Edgar Castillo blasted a rising left-footer from well outside the area to make it 2-1 in the 41st minute.

Reyna, Techera help Whitecaps beat Rapids 2-1

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Cristian Techera (13) celebrates his goal against the Colorado Rapids during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, June 1, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Vancouver Whitecaps forward Yordi Reyna (29) celebrates his goal against the Colorado Rapids with teammate Alphonso Davies (67) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, June 1, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Colorado Rapids defender Edgar Castillo celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, June 1, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Brek Shea (20) heads the ball away from the goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Colorado Rapids on Friday, June 1, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Vancouver Whitecaps forward Alphonso Davies (67) moves past Colorado Rapids midfielder Sam Nicholson during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, June 1, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) blocks a shot by Vancouver Whitecaps forward Alphonso Davies (67) as Rapids' Deklan Wynne (27) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, June 1, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Vancouver Whitecaps forward Alphonso Davies (67) heads the ball next to Colorado Rapids midfielder Sam Nicholson (28) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, June 1, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Tim Howard deflects a shot by the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer match Friday, June 1, 2018, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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