SAINT PAUL. Minnesota United and SJ Earthquakes draw 1-1. T. Pukki scored the first goal (56′) for Minnesota United. P. Marie equalized (82′).
The match was played at the Allianz Field stadium in Saint Paul on Saturday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. In front of 19,645 spectators. The referee was Ted Unkel with the support of Kyle Atkins and Chris Elliott. The 4th official was Mathew Corrigan. The weather was light rain. The temperature was hot at 28.76 degrees Celsius or 83.77 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 49%.
Match Statistics
- 50 Ball Possession 50
Shots
- 14 Total 14
- 2 On Target 2
- 10 Off Target 8
- 2 Shots blocked 4
- 89 Attack 97
- 71 Dangerous attack 62
- 91 Ball safe 100
- 0 Penalties 0
- 4 Corners 7
- 1 Off Sides 4
Fouls
- 6 Total 6
- 1 Yellow Cards 0
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 5 Substitutions 5
The overall ball possession was just the same with both teams controlling the ball for 50% of the time.
Ball possession
There was not much difference in terms of ball possession. Minnesota United was in possession of the ball for 50% of the time vs. SJ Earthquakes that controlled the ball for 50% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Minnesota United was more aggressive with 71 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 2 were on target. Notwithstanding, that was not enough Minnesota United to win the match.
Minnesota United shot 14 times, 2 on target, 10 off target. Talking about the opposition, SJ Earthquakes shot 14 times, 2 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Minnesota United received 1 yellow card (Kervin Arriaga). Talking about the opposition, SJ Earthquakes didn’t receive any yellow card.
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After this contest, Minnesota United will have 38 points like Sporting KC to remain in the 10th place. Talking about the opposition, SJ Earthquakes will have 42 points to remain in the 8th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, Minnesota United will play away with Sporting KC on the 22nd of October with a 10-5 head to head stats in favor of Sporting KC (4 draws).
SJ Earthquakes will host Austin on the 22nd of October with a 2-0 head to head in favor of SJ Earthquakes (4 draws).
Minnesota United – Formation
Minnesota United
85'
56'
90'
Minnesota United adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Adrian Heath decided to play with the following team: Dayne St. Clair , D.J. Taylor , Michael Boxall , Miguel Tapias , Ethan Bristow , Ján Greguš , Wil Trapp , Bongokuhle Hlongwane , Emanuel Reynoso , Hassani Dotson and Teemu Pukki .
The home team had on the bench: Clint Irwin, Devin Padelford , Zarek Valentin , Franco Fragapane , Sangbin Jeong , Bakaye Dibassy, Ismael Tajouri-Shradi, Mender García and Kervin Arriaga .
Substitutions
Minnesota United made 5 changes: Emanuel Reynoso for Zarek Valentin (76′), D.J. Taylor for Franco Fragapane (46′), Ján Greguš for Kervin Arriaga (70′), Ethan Bristow for Devin Padelford (85′) and Wil Trapp for Sangbin Jeong (85′).
Best player: Emanuel Reynoso
The player that probably impressed the most for Minnesota United was Emanuel Reynoso.
His rating is with 36 passes (86% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 7 duels out of 12. He performed 8 crosses.
SJ Earthquakes – Formation
SJ Earthquakes
Also SJ Earthquakes adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Luchi Gonzalez played with: Daniel , Carlos Akapo , Rodrigues , Tanner Beason , Miguel Trauco , Niko Tsakiris , Jackson Yueill , Cristian Espinoza , Jamiro Monteiro , Matthew Hoppe and Jeremy Ebobisse .
The following players were sitting on the bench: James Marcinkowski, Paul Marie , Jonathan Mensah , Carlos Gruezo , Jack Skahan , Tommy Thompson, Benjamin Kikanović, Cade Cowell and Judson.
Substitutions
SJ Earthquakes made 5 changes: Jeremy Ebobisse for Jack Skahan (75′), Niko Tsakiris for Carlos Gruezo (60′), Jamiro Monteiro for Cade Cowell (60′), Miguel Trauco for Paul Marie (61′) and Matthew Hoppe for Jonathan Mensah (85′).
Best player: Cristian Espinoza
The most impressive player for SJ Earthquakes was Cristian Espinoza.
His rating is with 30 passes (90% accurate) and 4 key passes. He was won 9 duels out of 11. He performed 14 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Vancouver Whitecaps – DC United – 2-2
- LA Galaxy – Portland Timbers – 3-3
- Colorado Rapids – Austin – 1-0
- St. Louis City – Sporting KC – 4-1
- Nashville SC – Seattle Sounders – 0-0
- Minnesota United – SJ Earthquakes – 1-1
- Houston Dynamo – Dallas – 0-0
- Inter Miami – New York City – 1-1
