In Week 28 of MLS action, Minnesota United took the field at Snapdragon Stadium and secured an impressive 3-1 victory against San Diego FC. The match was filled with action, as Anthony Markanich headlined the scoring by netting the first goal in the 73rd minute, followed by Carlos Harvey, who extended their lead just minutes later with a powerful shot in the 76th minute. The excitement surged with a remarkable strike from Nectarios Triantis in the 91st minute.
San Diego FC, refusing to back down, managed to get on the score sheet through Jeppe Tverskov’s header in the 95th minute, but it was not enough to claim victory.
Despite San Diego FC dominating in shots (27 to 7), they struggled to convert those opportunities, with 17 shots on target and 9 missing the mark.
Dayne St. Clair shone as the standout player of the match, showcasing his abilities by saving 12 shots directed at his goal.
Nectarios Triantis further impressed by contributing a goal to Minnesota’s tally, proving himself as a key player for the team.
San Diego FC manager, Michael Anthony Varas, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Carlos dos Santos in goal, supported by defenders Christopher McVey, Manu Duah, Paddy McNair, and Luca Bombino. The midfield comprised Onni Valakari, Jeppe Tverskov, and Luca de la Torre, while the attack was led by Anders Dreyer, Amahl Pellegrino, and Hirving Lozano.
On the other hand, Minnesota United, guided by Eric Ramsay, lined up in a 5-4-1 formation with Dayne St. Clair as the goalkeeper, protected by Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Jefferson Díaz, Michael Boxall, Morris Duggan, and Joseph Rosales in defense. The midfield featured Robin Lod, Owen Gene, Wil Trapp, and Joaquín Pereyra, with Kelvin Yeaboah spearheading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Mary Penso.
In their next outings, San Diego FC will visit Atlanta United, while Minnesota United will host Chicago Fire.
Substitutions for San Diego FC
81’ 2T – Luca de la Torre out for Pedro Soma, Manu Duah out for William Kumado, and Paddy McNair out for Alex Mighten
Bookings for San Diego FC:
53’ 2T Manu Duah (Unsporting behavior) and 69’ 2T Michael Anthony Varas (Insulting or disapproving of the referee)
Substitutions for Minnesota United
45’ 2T – Jefferson Díaz out for Carlos Harvey
62’ 2T – Robin Lod out for Dominik Fitz, Owen Gene out for Nectarios Triantis, Joseph Rosales out for Anthony Markanich, and Amahl Pellegrino out for Corey Baird
87’ 2T – Kelvin Yeaboah out for Mamadou Dieng
Bookings for Minnesota United:
27’ 1T Robin Lod (Repeated fouls), 39’ 1T Jefferson Díaz (Unsporting behavior), 47’ 1T Michael Boxall (Unsporting behavior), 4’ 2T Carlos Harvey (Repeated fouls), and 44’ 2T Dayne St. Clair (Unsporting behavior)