In a gripping encounter at Sports Illustrated Stadium, New York Red Bulls and Minnesota United each earned a point, concluding their match with a 2-2 draw.
The match kicked off with high energy, seeing the Red Bulls take an early lead through Emil Forsberg’s goal in the 10th minute. However, Minnesota United found their footing and surged ahead, thanks to Kelvin Yeaboah’s strike in the 31st minute and Anthony Markanich’s goal just before halftime in the 44th minute.
In a remarkable finish, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting netted the equalizer for the New York Red Bulls in a tense moment during the 89th minute, which brought the match to its climax.
Despite a total of 18 shots on goal from the Red Bulls, they were unable to secure a win. Statistics reveal that out of these shots, 9 were on target while 7 missed the mark.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing significantly with 1 goal and 5 attempts at goal.
On the other side, Kelvin Yeaboah also shone brightly for Minnesota United, scoring 1 goal.
The Red Bulls’ manager, Sandro Schwarz, opted for a 3-5-2 formation that featured Carlos Coronel in goal; Sean Nealis, Kyle Duncan, and Noah Eile in defense; with Omar Valencia, Peter Stroud, Emil Forsberg, Felipe Carballo, and Mohammed Sofo in midfield, and Choupo-Moting paired with Serge Ngoma up front.
Eric Ramsay, coach of Minnesota, set his team up in a 5-4-1 formation, featuring Wessel Speel as the goalkeeper, with Julian Gressel, Nicolás Romero, Michael Boxall, Jefferson Díaz, and Markanich in defense, while Robin Lod, Wil Trapp, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, and Joaquín Pereyra made up the midfield and Yeaboah spearheaded the attack.
Referee Ricardo Montero Araya officiated the match.
Looking ahead, New York Red Bulls will face San José Earthquakes in their next outing, while Minnesota United will head to FC Dallas.
Substitutions for New York Red Bulls:
57’ – Serge Ngoma was replaced by Wikelman Carmona; Felipe Carballo was substituted for Ronald Donkor.
77’ – Sean Nealis off for Alexander Hack; Peter Stroud off for Wiktor Bogacz; Anthony Markanich replaced by Devin Padelford.
79’ – Omar Valencia was substituted for Julian Hall.
Bookings for New York Red Bulls:
43’ – Emil Forsberg (Unsporting behavior); 46’ – Sandro Schwarz (Misconduct towards referee).
Red Card for New York Red Bulls:
50’ – Sandro Schwarz (Direct red card).
Substitutions for Minnesota United:
19’ – Wessel Speel was replaced by Alec Smir.
67’ – Bongokuhle Hlongwane off for DJ Taylor; Julian Gressel off for Owen Gene; Kelvin Yeaboah replaced by Jeong Sangbin.
Bookings for Minnesota United:
21’ – Alec Smir (Delaying the game); 38’ – Nicolás Romero (Unsporting behavior).