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Minnesota United FC Secures Thrilling Victory Over Seattle in High-Scoring Match
Seattle, Washington – In a hard-fought match at Lumen Field, Minnesota United FC upset Seattle Sounders with a 3 to 2 victory in Major League Soccer. Despite Seattle’s dominance in possession, controlling the ball for 66% of the game, Minnesota proved to be lethal on the attack.
The game began with intensity, reflected in the yellow cards shown to Julian Gressel and Joaquín Pereyra from Minnesota in the first half. The second half was a whirlwind of emotions. Tani Oluwaseyi opened the scoring for Minnesota in the 51st minute, assisted by Robin Lod. Just three minutes later, Lod extended the lead from the penalty spot.
Seattle responded quickly with a goal from Kalani Kossa-Rienzi in the 55th minute, assisted by Pedro de la Vega, but Oluwaseyi scored again for Minnesota in the 58th minute, making it 3 to 1. An own goal by Nicolás Romero in the 83rd minute gave Seattle hope, but it wasn’t enough to equalize.
The match was marked by a high number of fouls and yellow cards, reflecting the intensity of the game. Minnesota took the victory home thanks to their effectiveness in front of goal, despite conceding possession of the ball.
Substitutions minnesota united fc: at minute 46 Julian Gressel came in and Bongokuhle Hlongwane went out., at minute 69 Owen Gene came in and Joseph Rosales went out., at minute 70 Anthony Markanich came in and Kelvin Yeboah went out., at minute 89 Joaquín Pereyra came in and Morris Duggan went out.
Substitutions seattle sounders: at minute 60 Paul Rothrock came in and Ryan Kent went out., at minute 60 Jackson Ragen came in and Stuart Hawkins went out., at minute 60 Pedro de la Vega came in and Georgi Minoungou went out., at minute 75 Nouhou Tolo came in and Reed Baker-Whiting went out., at minute 80 Obed Vargas came in and Osaze De Rosario went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Seattle Sounders
Minnesota United FC
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