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Minnesota United FC Dictates Pace in Decisive Victory over San Jose Earthquakes
Saint Paul, Minnesota – In a match held at Allianz Field, Minnesota United FC showcased their offensive prowess by defeating San Jose Earthquakes with a score of 4 to 1. The game, corresponding to matchday 22 of the 2025 Major League Soccer regular season, witnessed an initial dominance by the home team, who capitalized on their opportunities in front of the goal.
From the start, Minnesota United FC set the tone with an early goal from T. Oluwaseyi in the 3rd minute, thanks to a well-constructed play. San Jose Earthquakes responded with aggression, which translated into an accumulation of yellow cards for I. Harkes, Rodrigues, R. Roberts, D. Munie and C. Arango. Before halftime, Minnesota United FC extended their lead with goals from K. Yeboah in the 42nd minute and A. Markanich in the 45th minute, solidifying their dominance on the scoreboard.
In the second half, San Jose Earthquakes attempted to react and managed to reduce the deficit in the 70th minute with a goal from B. R. Wilson Valdez, assisted by P. Judd. However, Minnesota United FC maintained their defensive solidity and sealed the victory in added time with a goal from J. Rosales in the 90th minute.
Despite San Jose Earthquakes having more ball possession (65% compared to Minnesota United FC’s 35%), the home team was more effective in their attacks, with 5 shots on goal compared to the visitor’s 4. Minnesota United FC also committed more fouls (18 compared to 13), but maintained discipline in their defense, without receiving any red cards. The referee for the match, Ismir Pekmic, had a busy night, showing a total of 5 yellow cards to the San Jose team.
Substitutions san jose earthquakes: at minute 30 B. Kikanovic came in and N. Lima went out., at minute 46 D. Romney came in and R. Roberts went out., at minute 68 D. Munie came in and B. R. Wilson Valdez went out., at minute 68 O. Bouda came in and N. Tsakiris went out., at minute 68 Vitor Costa came in and P. Judd went out.
Substitutions minnesota united fc: at minute 62 J. Diaz came in and C. Harvey went out., at minute 62 A. Markanich came in and J. Rosales went out., at minute 77 J. Gressel came in and B. Hlongwane went out., at minute 85 J. Pereyra came in and M. Duggan went out., at minute 90 K. Yeboah came in and A. Randell went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Minnesota United FC
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