Valakari, Achouri score goals, San Diego beats Rapids 3-0

SAN DIEGO -- Onni Valakari and Elias Achouri scored first-half goals to help San Diego FC beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Saturday night.

After a Rapids giveaway in their defensive third, Valakari opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a first-touch shot from point-blank range.

Gabriel Pirani capped the scoring in the 71st, his second goal in as many games for San Diego (7-8-6).

The Rapids (9-11-1) had won three straight, and four of five, all by shutout, since the World Cup break.

CJ dos Santos had two saves for San Diego.

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Achouri, acquired from Danish Superliga powerhouse FC Copenhagen on July 24, scored his first MLS goal to make it 2-0 in the 36th. After a pair of Rapids defenders allowed the ball to drop in the center of the area, Achouri slammed home the loose ball.

Nico Hansen had one save for the Rapids.

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