MNUFC and Real Salt Lake Split Points in 1-1 Draw

April 6, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Minnesota United FC News Release

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake shared points after Tani Oluwaseyi scored the game-tying goal two minutes after subbing into the game. MNUFC (3-1-2, 11 points) remains fourth in the Western Conference and undefeated at home with one win and two draws.

9′ – Real Salt Lake opened the match with the first dangerous transition to attack against Minnesota. RSL’s captain Cristian Arango had a wide shot from the left flank that was deflected by Loons’ goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.

24′ – Real Salt Lake took the lead in the first half after RSL midfielder Andres Gómez and MNUFC defender Joseph Rosales battled down the right side of the pitch. Gómez on the end line created space free of Rosales where he clipped the ball in. Arango connected with the service and headed the ball past St. Clair for the first goal of the match.

29′ – Minnesota found a dangerous chance on goal after Sang Bin transitioned up the right side of the pitch and crossed the ball into the PK spot. Bongi Hlongwane in front of the cross couldn’t get a touch but Rosales behind him, ran onto the ball for a one touch that went high of the goal.

36′ – MNUFC battled in the final third for another scoring opportunity. Both teams tried to fight for possession in Salt Lake’s box but Minnesota scrambled to keep possession, the ball bounced in between players until the ball deflected towards the right flank where Sang Bin fired a shot off that was saved by RSL keeper Zac MacMath. MacMath was unable to gain possession allowing Sang Bin to recover and keep the ball in play. The South Korean forward with possession laid the ball back to Teemu Pukki for a shot. His shot was saved by MacMath.

42′ – Minnesota nearly scored their first goal of the match after Wil Trapp carried the ball up the pitch through three RSL players. Trapp released the ball up the left flank where he found Rosales, Rosales cut the ball back for a service in which Sang Bin one-touched it for a shot on goal that missed just wide.

48′ – St. Clair saved a dangerous shot after Gómez found his way around Minnesota’s defense. St. Clair, off his line, steered the ball wide but Gómez kept possession and dribbled inside for a shot that was saved by the Loons goalkeeper.

58′ – MNUFC captain Michael Boxall had a goal scoring opportunity after he connected with a service from a corner. His header to goal was just barely high of the cross bar.

67′ – Sang Bin…