In the 63rd minute, Minnesota advanced with a goal from Bongokuhle Hlongwane. They prevailed 2-1 against SJ Earthquakes at the Avaya Stadium.
The teams come into this match with mixed fortunes. The home team is motivated by the victory obtained in the previous round, while the visitors need to get back to winning ways after having lost against Seattle Sounders.
San Jose Earthquakes won against Real Salt Lake, with a score of 2-0. In the last matches of the tournament, they have managed to add 1 game won and 3 lost, with a figure of 5 goals against and 4 in favor.
Minnesota United comes into this match with a 2-3 loss to Seattle Sounders. With irregular results in the last 4 rounds, the team has 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses. They have managed to score 8 goals and conceded 9.
The match at Avaya Stadium was officiated by referee Sergii Demianchuk.
Ian Russell fielded a 3-5-2 lineup 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 midfield; and Benji Kikanovic and Ousseni Bouda up front.
Coach Eric Ramsay, meanwhile, has decided to play a 5-3-2 formation, with goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair; Jeong Sangbin, Miguel Tapias, Michael Boxall, Jefferson Díaz, Joseph Rosales as defenders; Wil Trapp, Robin Lod and Hassani Dotson as midfielders; and Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Kelvin Yeaboah as forwards.
BBC-NEWS-SRC: IMPORTING DATE: 2024-09-01 04:40:02
