Minnesota United FC 2 1:2 Portland Timbers II — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Eric Izoita’s double earned Portland Timbers II a 2-1 comeback victory over Minnesota United FC 2 in MLS Next Pro, the midfielder’s brace flipping the match on its head after Luke Hille had opened the scoring. Portland left it late to seize control, but the win was built on ruthless efficiency rather than sustained dominance.

The turning point arrived in a frantic two-minute spell around the break. Hille had given Minnesota the lead in the 43rd minute from Troy Putt’s assist, only for Izoita to equalise on the stroke of half-time. The midfielder then struck again in the 65th minute, Connor Ferguson providing the pass, while Minnesota’s frustrations simmered through yellows for Philip Tarnue, Hille and Alpha Kabia.

The numbers told a stark story of a side outplayed but victorious. Minnesota dominated possession with 62% and fired 14 shots to Portland’s 11, yet the visitors’ superior xG of 1.70 against 1.31 reflected their sharper chances, particularly after the interval when they out-shot the hosts 6-5. Izoita’s 9/10 rating as the standout midfielder was fully earned through his two goals, the decisive contribution in a match where the losing side controlled the ball but never the scoreboard.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Minnesota United FC 2 vs Portland Timbers II?

Minnesota United FC 2 1-2 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Luke Hille (43', assist Troy Putt) for Minnesota United FC 2; Eric Izoita (45') for Portland Timbers II; Eric Izoita (65', assist Connor Ferguson) for Portland Timbers II.

Were there any cards in Minnesota United FC 2 vs Portland Timbers II?

Yellow cards: Philip Tarnue (Minnesota United FC 2); Luke Hille (Minnesota United FC 2); Alpha Kabia (Minnesota United FC 2).

Primer tiempo1 - 1

34
P. Tarnue
(Falta)
43
L. Hille
(T. Putt)
45 + 3
E. Izoita

Segundo tiempo0 - 1

53
C. Griffith
B. Barjolo
62
N. Dang
S. Vigilante
62
G. Porter
H. Cruz
65
E. Izoita
(C. Ferguson)
66
L. Hille
(Discusión)
69
D. Randell
T. Putt
82
H. Mueller
C. Ferguson
85
A. Kabia
(Falta)
87
B. Schauf
J. Friedman
87
C. Grulke
L. Pechota

Enfrentamientos directos Minnesota United FC 2 - Portland Timbers II

Partidos9
Mayor empate0
El partido más efectivo4-3

Minnesota United FC 2

Portland Timbers II

4
Victorias
0
Empates
5
Victorias

etiqueta	primer equipo	segundo equipo
Victorias	4	5
Goles marcados	22	18
Media por partido	2.44	2
Mayor victoria	4-0	2-4

Minnesota United FC 2

Portland Timbers II

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