SAINT PAUL. Cincinnati snatched a late win Minnesota United 1-0 after B. Vazquez scored just 1 goal (90′).
The match was played at the Allianz Field stadium in Saint Paul. The referee was Marcos de Oliveira assisted by Andrew Bigelow and Corey Parker. The 4th official was Greg Dopka. The weather was clear. The temperature was pleasant at 19.4 degrees Celsius or 66.92 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 34%.
Match Statistics
- 52 Ball Possession 48
Shots
- 14 Total 14
- 4 On Target 6
- 10 Off Target 8
- 5 Shots blocked 2
- 132 Attack 100
- 75 Dangerous attack 47
- 85 Ball safe 96
- 0 Penalties 0
- 9 Corners 7
Fouls
- 0 Total 2
- 0 Yellow Cards 3
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 5
Ball possession
None of the teams had a clear upper hand in terms of ball possession. Minnesota United was in possession of the ball for 52% of the time vs. Cincinnati that controlled the ball for 48% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Minnesota United was more aggressive with 75 dangerous attacks and 14 shots of which 4 were on target. Nonetheless, Cincinnati succeeded in find the solution to win this encounter.
Minnesota United shot 14 times, 4 on target, 10 off target. Talking about the opposition, Cincinnati shot 14 times, 6 on target, 8 off target.
Cards
Minnesota United didn’t receive any yellow card. On the opposite side, Cincinnati received 3 yellow cards (A. Powell, G. Cameron and O. Nwobodo).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After this match, Minnesota United will stay with 14 points to remain in the 12th place. Talking about the opposition, Cincinnati will have 16 points like Dallas, LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake to go down in the 9th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, Minnesota United will host Vancouver Whitecaps on the 9th of October with a 3-3 head to head record.
Cincinnati will play away agasint DC United on the 8th of October with a 4-0 head to head in favor of DC United (4 draws).
Minnesota United – Formation
Minnesota United
78'
Minnesota United started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Adrian Heath decided to play with the following team: .
Substitutions
Minnesota United made 3 changes: A. Hunou for F. Fragapane (57′), B. Hlongwane for N. Hansen (63′) and W. Trapp for J. Rosales (78′).
Cincinnati – Formation
Cincinnati
73'
90'
Cincinnati started with a 3-4-1-2 line-up (3-4-1-2).
Pat Noonan played with: .
Substitutions
Cincinnati made 5 changes: Z. Bailey for A. Powell (46′), J. Nelson for A. Barreal (63′), D. Badji for A. Ordonez (75′), J. Moreno for H. Medunjanin (76′) and G. Cameron for C. Harris (84′).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Minnesota United – Cincinnati – 0-1
- Los Angeles FC – Philadelphia Union – 2-2
- SJ Earthquakes – Colorado Rapids – 1-0
- Dallas – Seattle Sounders – 2-0
