Sporting Kansas City 2:1 Minnesota United FC — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Manu García scored once and claimed an 8.1 rating as Sporting Kansas City, despite being thoroughly outplayed, beat Minnesota United 2-1 in an MLS fixture that sets up a trip to Los Angeles FC on 26 July. The home side were second best for long stretches but took their chances ruthlessly, while the visitors were left to rue a dominant performance that yielded only a consolation goal.

Dejan Joveljić opened the scoring in the 28th minute from a Capita assist, and Manu García doubled the lead nine minutes into the second half with Jacob Davis providing the pass, before Devin Padelford pulled one back for Minnesota United in the 75th minute from Joaquín Pereyra's cross. The match was littered with yellow cards—Kyle Duncan, Capita, Joaquín Pereyra, Dejan Joveljić and Bongokuhle Hlongwane all booked—but no red cards or VAR interventions altered the flow.

Minnesota United controlled the match statistically with 65% possession, 15 shots to Sporting's 11, and an xG of 1.84 against 1.14; the visitors also won six corners to two, yet Sporting Kansas City outplayed them on efficiency, converting two of their best first-half chances. Manu García was the standout with his goal and an 8.1 rating as a midfielder. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Minnesota United and the result did not confirm that prediction, as Sporting Kansas City punished the Loons' wastefulness. Next up is a trip to Los Angeles FC on 26 July.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United?

Sporting Kansas City 2-1 Minnesota United (MLS).

Who scored?

Dejan Joveljić (28', assist Capita) for Sporting Kansas City; Manu García (54', assist Jacob Davis) for Sporting Kansas City; Devin Padelford (75', assist Joaquín Pereyra) for Minnesota United.

Was Sporting Kansas City's win deserved?

It was close — an evenly matched game.

Were there any cards in Sporting Kansas City vs Minnesota United?

Yellow cards: Kyle Duncan (Minnesota United); Capita (Sporting Kansas City); Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United); Dejan Joveljić (Sporting Kansas City); Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United).

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