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Seattle Sounders Overpower Minnesota United in High-Scoring Match
Seattle, USA – In a vibrant match held at Lumen Field, the Seattle Sounders powerfully defeated Minnesota United FC. The game, part of the Round of 16 in Major League Soccer, concluded with a score that reflects the territorial dominance and effectiveness of the Sounders.
From the initial whistle, Seattle showed their intention to control the game, which resulted in 60% ball possession. The home side’s offensive didn’t take long to pay off, with O. Vargas opening the scoring in the 8th minute. The constant pressure from the Sounders continued, and J. Morris extended the lead in the 21st minute. D. Musovski added another goal to the scoreboard before the half, consolidating the home team’s superiority.
Minnesota, however, did not give up. N. Triantis scored just before the end of the first half, quickly followed by a goal from R. Lod, giving hope to the visitors. Nevertheless, in the second half, Seattle maintained composure and regained control of the game’s pace.
Discipline was an important factor, with the referees showing yellow cards to N. Romero and M. Duggan for Minnesota, and to O. Vargas for Seattle. Despite the fouls committed by both teams (10 for Seattle and 13 for Minnesota), the game remained fluid and exciting.
The final blow came in the 86th minute, when O. Vargas scored again, sealing the victory for Seattle. With 11 shots taken, of which 6 were on target, and 3 corner kicks, the Seattle Sounders proved to be a more effective team in attack. Minnesota, on the other hand, took 8 shots, with 4 on target, and earned 2 corner kicks.
The referee Pierre-Luc Lauziere, USA, led the match of Major League Soccer at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Substitutions seattle sounders: at minute 46 A. Roldan came in and K. Kossa-Rienzi went out., at minute 66 D. Musovski came in and P. Rothrock went out., at minute 83 J. Ferreira came in and D. Leyva went out., at minute 90 A. Rusnak came in and O. De Rosario went out.
Substitutions minnesota united fc: at minute 46 N. Romero came in and M. Duggan went out., at minute 65 W. Trapp came in and K. Yeboah went out., at minute 78 R. Lod came in and C. Harvey went out., at minute 79 J. Rosales came in and J. Gressel went out., at minute 79 J. Diaz came in and H. Dotson went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Seattle Sounders
Minnesota United FC
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