San Diego FC displayed dominance in their MLS Week 17 match, overcoming Minnesota United with a solid 4-2 victory, led by a brace from Anders Dreyer. The home side managed to find the net through Kelvin Yeaboah in the 37th minute and an own goal by Christopher McVey just 7 minutes into the match. For Minnesota United, Anders Dreyer scored twice (10’ of the first half and a penalty at 65’), while Milan Iloski also contributed with two goals (29’ and 46’ of the second half).
One of the standout moments came from Milan Iloski when he scored a stunning header into the far right corner following a precise assist from Anders Dreyer in the 29th minute of the second half. Iloski nearly added to his tally but struck the post in the 83rd minute, missing a chance to extend Minnesota’s lead.
Iloski’s performance earned him the title of Man of the Match as he notched 2 goals and had 6 shots at goal. Dreyer also played a pivotal role, contributing 2 goals and taking 2 shots on target during his time on the field.
On the tactical side, Minnesota’s head coach, Eric Ramsay, opted for a 5-4-1 formation, placing Wessel Speel in goal, supported by defenders Julian Gressel, Jefferson Díaz, Michael Boxall, Nicolás Romero, and Anthony Markanich. Midfielders Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, and Joaquín Pereyra played behind the lone striker, Kelvin Yeaboah.
Meanwhile, San Diego FC, commanded by coach Michael Anthony Varas, employed a 4-5-1 strategy with Carlos dos Santos guarding the goal; Oscar Verhoeven, Ian Pilcher, Christopher McVey, and Luca Bombino forming the defensive line; with Anders Dreyer, Alex Mighten, Jeppe Tverskov, and Onni Valakari in midfield, and Marcus Ingvartsen leading the attack.
Looking ahead, Minnesota United will host Houston Dynamo, while San Diego FC will travel to face the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in their upcoming fixtures.
Substitutions for Minnesota United
70’ 2T – Bongokuhle Hlongwane was replaced by Robin Lod
79’ 2T – Owen Gene was replaced by Jeong Sangbin
88’ 2T – Julian Gressel and Wil Trapp were replaced by Alisa Randell and Jeong Hoyeon, respectively.
Substitutions for San Diego FC
45’ 2T – Marcus Ingvartsen was replaced by Milan Iloski
66’ 2T – Alex Mighten was replaced by Emmanuel Boateng
95’ 2T – Anders Dreyer was replaced by Japer Loffelsend.