October 2, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Minnesota United FC News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. — In its final road match of the 2022 regular season at San Jose Earthquakes, Minnesota United looked to capture its seventh victory away from home, while inching towards a playoffs spot. But, the Quakes would not let that be, taking all three points with a 2-0 victory over the Loons.
MNUFC found its way into the opposing box multiple times throughout the match, sending in 11 crosses and six corners. But, quality opportunities and shots were few and far between for the Loons. It was San Jose who opened the scoring in the 52nd minute from a Shea Salinas direct free-kick from the top of the 18-yard box. His shot deflected off Emanuel Reynoso’s leg and into the net, giving the home side the 1-0 lead. The Quakes then added their second goal when Benji Kikanovic found his way past the Loons back line, sneaking the ball past Dayne St. Clair into the far post in the 71st minute. Additionally, having been shown a yellow-card caution in the 10th minute, midfielder Kervin Arriaga will now miss next week’s match against Vancouver due to suspension via yellow card accumulation.
Minnesota United returns to Saint Paul to host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Decision Day – the regular-season finale – on Sunday, October 9 at Allianz Field. Kick for Sunday afternoon’s contest is set for 4:00 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on Bally Sports North and The CW – Twin Cities, with local radio broadcast on 1500 ESPN.
LINEUPS:
Minnesota United XI: GK Dayne St. Clair; D Brent Kallman, Michael Boxall, Kemar Lawrence, DJ Taylor; M Franco Fragapane, Emanuel Reynoso, Wil Trapp (c), Kervin Arriaga; F Luis Amarilla, Mender Garcia
Bench: GK Tyler Miller; D Alan Benitez, Callum Montgomery, Oniel Fisher, Nabilai Kibunguchy; M Jonathan Gonzalez, Niko Hansen, Joseph Rosales; F Abu Danladi
San Jose Earthquakes XI: GK JT Marcinkowski; D Paul Marie, Nathan, Tommy Thompson, Rodrigues; M Jackson Yueill, Niko Tsakiris, Jamiro Monteiro, F Shea Salinas (c), Cristian Espinoza, Jeremy Ebobisse
Bench: GK Matt Bersano; D Tanner Beason; M Jan Gregus, Judson, Eric Remedi, Jack Skahan, Miguel Trauco; F Cade Cowell, Benji Kikanovic
UP NEXT:
MINNESOTA UNITED FC vs. VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC
Allianz Field | Saint Paul, Minnesota
10.09.2022 | MLS 2022 Regular Season | Week 34
4:00 pm CT (BSN/CW Twin Cities/1500 ESPN)
MINNESOTA UNITED POST GAME QUOTE SHEET
HEAD COACH ADRIAN HEATH
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