Chhetri gets yellow card in US Open Cup qualifier

New Delhi, April 14: Indian striker Sunil Chhetri made a disappointing debut for Kansas City Wizards as he failed to score and was shown a yellow card for a reckless tackle in his side’s 1-2 loss to Colorado Rapids in a US Open Cup qualifier in Kansas City, United States.

Two goals from Wells Thompson were enough for the Colorado Rapids to advance to the next play-in stage of the Cup and eliminate the Wizards from the competition at the H Durwood Stadium last night.

Chhetri played for 45 minutes and was cautioned in the 20th minute for bringing own Thompson from behind. He was replaced by Kei Kamara in the 46th minute.

The Wizards drew first blood through rookie Teal Bunbury, who scored just four minutes into the match after outrunning three Rapids defenders on the left flank.
–PTI