Minnesota United FC and FC Cincinnati Tie in a Thrilling Match
Minnesota United FC and FC Cincinnati played to a thrilling 2-2 draw in a match that was marked by intensity and a constant battle for possession.
The early stages of the match saw a balanced affair, with both teams looking to create scoring opportunities. The first yellow card of the game came in the 15th minute for Minnesota United FC’s J. Pereyra. A minute later, D. Yedlin of FC Cincinnati picked up a yellow card for a foul on an opponent.
The first goal came in the 34th minute, when Y. Kubo put FC Cincinnati ahead with a fine finish, assisted by C. Awaziem. The visitors’ joy was short-lived as in the 45th minute, L. Orellano equalized with a skillful goal.
The second half began at a frantic pace. Minnesota United FC took the lead in the 52nd minute when K. Yeboah converted a penalty.
FC Cincinnati responded with a more aggressive style of play in search of an equalizer. The intensity of the match was reflected in the number of yellow cards shown during the second half. In the 68th minute, I. Murphy received a yellow card for FC Cincinnati, and in the 73rd minute it was P. Bucha who was cautioned.
The match ended in a deserved 2-2 draw, which left both teams satisfied.
Substitutions minnesota united fc: at minute 46 W. Trapp came in and C. Harvey went out., at minute 46 S. Jeong came in and B. Hlongwane went out., at minute 46 T. Oluwaseyi came in and J. Pereyra went out., at minute 81 F. Fragapane came in and R. Lod went out., at minute 86 T. Pukki came in and M. Tapias went out.
Substitutions fc cincinnati: at minute 68 Y. Asad came in and D. Yedlin went out., at minute 68 S. Santos came in and K. Kelsy went out., at minute 85 A. Powell came in and L. Orellano went out., at minute 86 C. Baird came in and Y. Kubo went out., at minute 90 G. Valenzuela came in and L. Acosta went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Minnesota United FC
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