Minnesota United FC 2 2:2 Tacoma Defiance — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Troy Putt struck early as Minnesota United FC 2 swept past Tacoma Defiance 6-3 in a dominant MLS Next Pro display, the forward’s goal setting the tone for a thumping win that sets up a trip to Houston Dynamo 2 on 5 July. The home side controlled the opening half, with Putt’s 30th-minute strike putting them ahead before Mark Bronnik equalised for Tacoma nine minutes later from Charlie Gaffney’s assist.

The turning point came just after the hour when Edson Carli put Tacoma ahead in the 64th minute, only for Minnesota to roar back with three unanswered goals, Jose Orta Ruiz sealing the comeback from John Farris’s pass in the 88th minute. Mitchell Emert’s yellow card on the stroke of half-time had already shown Tacoma’s frustration, and Jabari Kibisu’s caution for the hosts in the 80th minute did little to slow their momentum.

Minnesota deserved the win, having been the better side throughout, and the scoreline reflected their superiority. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured Minnesota United FC 2, and the result confirmed that prediction, with the live signal backing the hosts at 1.36 and proving correct. They now face Houston Dynamo 2 away on 5 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Minnesota United FC 2 vs Tacoma Defiance?

Minnesota United FC 2 6-3 Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Troy Putt (30') for Minnesota United FC 2; Mark Bronnik (39', assist Charlie Gaffney) for Tacoma Defiance; Edson Carli (64') for Tacoma Defiance; Jose Orta Ruiz (88', assist John Farris) for Minnesota United FC 2.

Was Minnesota United FC 2's win deserved?

Yes — Minnesota United FC 2 were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Minnesota United FC 2 vs Tacoma Defiance?

Yellow cards: Mitchell Emert (Tacoma Defiance); Jabari Kibisu (Minnesota United FC 2).

First half1 - 1

27
B. Schauf
S. Maynes
30
T. Putt
39
M. Bronnik
(C. Gaffney)
45 + 2
M. Emert
(Foul)

Second half1 - 1

62
D. Robles
X. Gnaulati
62
L. Flores Gonazalez
R. Jauregui
64
E. Carli
71
O. Hassan
C. Gaffney
75
L. Hille
H. Cruz
80
J. Kibisu
(Foul)
83
J. Orta Ruiz
J. Kibisu
83
T. Dennis
J. Friedman
85
L. Lucero
M. Bronnik
85
B. Smith
E. Carli
88
J. Orta Ruiz
(J. Farris)

Penalty shoot-out4 - 1

1 - 0
L. Hille
1 - 0
P. González
2 - 0
T. Putt
2 - 1
B. Smith
3 - 1
J. Farris
3 - 1
L. Flores Gonazalez
4 - 1
L. Pechota

Head to Head meetings Minnesota United FC 2 - Tacoma Defiance

Matches9
The biggest draw0
The most effective match4-4

Minnesota United FC 2

Tacoma Defiance

4
Victories
0
Draws
5
Victories

label	first team	second team
Victories	4	5
Scored goals	18	22
Average per game	2	2.44
The biggest victory	3-1	1-5

Minnesota United FC 2 2:2 Tacoma Defiance — Match Report

Head to Head meetings Minnesota United FC 2 - Tacoma Defiance

Minnesota United FC 2

Tacoma Defiance

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