VANCOUVER. Vancouver Whitecaps overcome Minnesota United to win 2-1. A goal from F. Adi was decisive in the 90min. It was Vancouver Whitecaps to strike first with an own goal of M. Boxall at the 45′. Then B. White scored again for Vancouver Whitecaps in the 63′ minute with a goal. Eventually, F. Adi reduced the distance for Minnesota United with a goal. However, that was it, and the result remained 2-1. Minnesota United lost this match even if it was superior in terms of ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the BC Place Stadium stadium in Vancouver on Thursday and it started at 2:00 am local time. The referee was Nima Saghafi with the help of Mike Rottersman and Jeff Hosking. The 4th official was Alain Ruch. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was cold at 10 degrees Celsius or 49.95 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 85%.
Match Statistics
- 42 Ball Possession 58
Shots
- 9 Total 18
- 2 On Target 5
- 7 Off Target 13
- 2 Shots blocked 5
- 82 Attack 122
- 37 Dangerous attack 51
- 87 Ball safe 93
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 7
Fouls
- 13 Total 11
- 2 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 4
Ball possession
Minnesota United had a strong ball possession 58% while Vancouver Whitecaps was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Minnesota United was more aggressive with 51 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 5 were on target. Even so, Vancouver Whitecaps managed to find the solution to win this contest.
Vancouver Whitecaps shot 9 times, 2 on target, 7 off target. Regarding the opposition, Minnesota United shot 18 times, 5 on target, 13 off target.
Cards
Vancouver Whitecaps received 2 yellow cards (J. Brown and F. Jungwirth). Regarding the opposition, Minnesota United received 2 yellow cards (E. Reynoso and H. Dotson).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After playing this encounter, Vancouver Whitecaps will have 39 points like Atlanta United and LA Galaxy to stay in the 16th place. Regarding the opposition, Minnesota United will stay with 41 points like Real Salt Lake to stay in the 12th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, Vancouver Whitecaps will play away with Los Angeles FC on the 3rd of November with a 4-3 head to head record in favor of Los Angeles FC (2 draws).
Minnesota United will host Sporting KC on the 31st of October with a 7-4 head to head statistic in favor of Sporting KC (3 draws).
Vancouver Whitecaps – Formation
Vancouver Whitecaps
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76'
63'
Vancouver Whitecaps started with a 3-4-1-2 line-up (3-4-1-2).
The manager Vanni Sartini decided to play with the following team: Maxime Crépeau , Florian Jungwirth , Ranko Veselinović , Jakob Nerwiński , Bruno Gaspar , Russell Teibert , Leonard Owusu , Javain Brown , Ryan Gauld , Brian White and Cristián Dájome .
The home team had on the bench: Déiber Caicedo , Marcus Godinho, Cristián Gutiérrez , Michael Baldisimo, Thomas Hasal, Lucas Cavallini, Janio Bikel , Erik Godoy and Ryan Raposo.
Substitutions
Vancouver Whitecaps made 5 changes: C. Dajome for D. Caicedo (68′), B. Gaspar for C. Gutierrez (76′), L. Owusu for J. Bikel (76′), B. White for L. Cavallini (86′) and J. Brown for E. Godoy (86′).
Best player: Javain Brown
The most impressive player for Vancouver Whitecaps was Javain Brown even if he didn’t score any goal.
His rating is with 39 passes (92% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 5 duels out of 5. He performed 2 crosses.
Minnesota United – Formation
Minnesota United
Minnesota United started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
On the opposite side, Adrian Heath played with: Tyler Miller , Romain Metanire , Michael Boxall , Bakaye Dibassy , Hassani Dotson , Wil Trapp , Osvaldo Alonso , Robin Lod , Emanuel Reynoso , Franco Fragapane and Adrien Hunou .
The following players were sitting on the bench: Brent Kallman, Jukka Raitala, Jacori Hayes, Dayne St. Clair, Ján Greguš , Niko Hansen, Ethan Finlay , Fanendo Adi and Joseph Rosales .
Substitutions
Minnesota United made 4 changes: W. Trapp for J. Gregus (72′), A. Hunou for F. Adi (72′), O. Alonso for J. Rosales (72′) and R. Lod for E. Finlay (77′).
Best player: Fanendo Adi
The player that probably impressed the most for Minnesota United was Fanendo Adi.
His rating is with 1 goal, 8 passes (75% accurate) and 0 key passes. He hit the woodwork once times.
His performance was remarkable also because he started the match from the bench before entering the filed in the 72′.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Dallas – Real Salt Lake – 1-2
- Sporting KC – LA Galaxy – 2-0
- Vancouver Whitecaps – Minnesota United – 2-1
- Portland Timbers – SJ Earthquakes – 2-0
