In the Week 24 match, Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored twice in Minnesota’s 2-1 win over SJ Earthquakes. Bongokuhle Hlongwane got the party started for his team with a goal from a free play in the 8th minute of the first half. With 18 minutes to go in the second half, the player confirmed the final score at 2-1 after a play. Ousseni Bouda had temporarily equalised with a play in the 32nd minute of the first half, but it was Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s double that sealed the victory.
A highlight of the match was Ousseni Bouda’s goal in the 32nd minute of the first half. After receiving an assist from Amahl Pellegrino, the striker placed it low and in off the right post. Impossible for the goalkeeper!
Bongokuhle Hlongwane’s performance made him the best player of the match. The Minnesota United striker was at his best by scoring two goals and having six shots on goal.
Another key player at Avaya Stadium was Ousseni Bouda. The San Jose Earthquakes striker scored 1 goal and had 2 shots on goal against Minnesota United.
SJ Earthquakes coach Ian Russell lined up in a 3-5-2 formation with Daniel in goal; Daniel Munie, Rodrigues and Vitor Costa in the defensive line; Carlos Gruezo, Jackson Yueill, Cristian Espinoza, Hernán López Muñoz and Amahl Pellegrino in the middle; and Benji Kikanovic and Ousseni Bouda in attack.
For their part, Eric Ramsay’s team set up a 5-3-2 strategy with Dayne St. Clair between the posts; Jeong Sangbin, Miguel Tapias, Michael Boxall, Jefferson Díaz and Joseph Rosales in defense; Wil Trapp, Robin Lod and Hassani Dotson in midfield; and Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Kelvin Yeaboah up front.
The match at Avaya Stadium was officiated by referee Sergii Demianchuk.
Changes in San Jose Earthquakes
- 71′ 2H – Salieron Jackson William Yueill for Nikolas Diego Tsakiris, Vitor Costa de Brito for Paul Marie and Amahl Pellegrino for Jack Skahan
- 76′ 2T – Benji Kikanovic for Tanner Beason and Ousseni Bouda for Preston Judd
Booked in San Jose Earthquakes:
- 42′ 2T Carlos Gruezo (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Changes at Minnesota United
- 62′ 2T – Salió Sangbin Jeong by Tani Oluwaseyi
- 70′ 2T – Joseph Yerimid Rosales Erazo came out for David Justin Taylor and Bongokuhle Hlongwane for Devin Padelford
- 91′ 2T – Robin Lod came out for Carlos Miguel Harvey Cesneros
Booked at Minnesota United:
- 33′ 2T Jefferson Díaz (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
BBC-NEWS-SRC: IMPORTING DATE: 2024-09-01 06:40:02
