Obafemi Martins scored his first goal for MLS side Seattle Sounders versus Colorado Rapids for their first victory this season on Saturday.

Nigeria international Martins, who passed a late fitness test, started the game and fired the match winner in the 27th minute to silence the Colorado Rapids fans.

The former Levante of Spain forward scored from a rebound after Colorado goalkeeper Clint Irwin saved a shot from Shalrie Joseph.

Martins was later replaced in the 61st minute by Argentina midfielder Mauro Roselas.

Coach Sigi Schmid-tutored side will breathe a sigh of relief after getting their first victory of the 2013 season away at Colorado.

“It means a lot. To a certain extent, we really don’t care how we played because we really needed a win,” Schmid said.

“We had a little bit of good fortune in the back, but it’s about time we got some good fortune.”

The goal cracked a 225-minute shutout streak for the Rapids.

Schmid said he expects his side to build on this victory.

“It’s good to get it behind us and now we can move on,” Schmid said.

“The West is pretty tight, so if we can win the games we have in hand, we’re going to be back in the mix for a playoff spot.”

Martins thrilled the travelling fans with his backflip celebration.

“Our fans can see what he brings to the table,” Schmid said.

“Every time we see the backflip, I know we scored, so I’m not worried.”