Minnesota United FC vs Columbus Crew, 2019 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSFinlay scores to give Minnesota 1-0 win over Crew
Ethan Finlay scored in his first game against his former team to lead Minnesota United to a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Crew at Allianz Field.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 2': Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
- 2': Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC).
- 6': Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 7': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by David Guzmán.
- 7': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Miguel Ibarra tries a through ball, but Darwin Quintero is caught offside.
- 8': Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 8': Foul by David Guzmán (Columbus Crew SC).
- 9': Attempt missed. Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right from a direct free kick.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Robinho (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Accam.
- 12': Foul by Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC).
- 12': Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 13': Foul by Robinho (Columbus Crew SC).
- 13': Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 14': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Miguel Ibarra tries a through ball, but Angelo Rodríguez is caught offside.
- 16': Attempt blocked. Angelo Rodríguez (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Darwin Quintero.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin Molino.
- 20': Attempt saved. Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Angelo Rodríguez.
- 23': Offside, Columbus Crew SC. Federico Higuaín tries a through ball, but Gyasi Zardes is caught offside.
- 24': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 24': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': David Guzmán (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Angelo Rodríguez (Minnesota United FC).
- 31': Attempt blocked. David Accam (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Guzmán.
- 33': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Héctor Jiménez.
- 34': Foul by Gastón Sauro (Columbus Crew SC).
- 34': Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 34': Attempt missed. Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 35': Federico Higuaín (Columbus Crew SC) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Gyasi Zardes.
- 36': Hand ball by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
- 37': Attempt missed. Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Angelo Rodríguez.
- 38': Foul by Robinho (Columbus Crew SC).
- 38': Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by David Guzmán.
- 40': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 40': Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': David Guzmán (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC).
- 42': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Angelo Rodríguez.
- 44': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Miguel Ibarra.
- 45': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Héctor Jiménez.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jan Gregus with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+1': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Brent Kallman tries a through ball, but Darwin Quintero is caught offside.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Columbus Crew SC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Minnesota United FC 0, Columbus Crew SC 0.
- 48': Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48': Foul by Héctor Jiménez (Columbus Crew SC).
- 52': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 52': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Attempt missed. Federico Higuaín (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Héctor Jiménez.
- 54': Attempt missed. Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ethan Finlay.
- 54': Attempt missed. Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Darwin Quintero.
- 58': Foul by David Accam (Columbus Crew SC).
- 58': Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Foul by David Guzmán (Columbus Crew SC).
- 62': Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 62': Foul by David Guzmán (Columbus Crew SC).
- 62': David Guzmán (Columbus Crew SC) is shown the yellow card.
- 63': David Accam (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 63': Foul by Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC).
- 63': Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Attempt missed. Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Romain Métanire.
- 68': Foul by Jan Gregus (Minnesota United FC).
- 68': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Attempt missed. Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Osvaldo Alonso.
- 70': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Wil Trapp.
- 70': Goal! Minnesota United FC 1, Columbus Crew SC 0. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Brent Kallman with a headed pass following a corner.
- 75': Attempt missed. Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 78': David Guzmán (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Foul by Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC).
- 79': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Eric Miller replaces Kevin Molino.
- 79': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Niko Hansen replaces Robinho.
- 80': Attempt missed. Darwin Quintero (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Angelo Rodríguez.
- 80': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Michael Boxall.
- 82': Foul by Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC).
- 82': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Abu Danladi replaces Darwin Quintero.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 86': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Josh Williams.
- 87': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Rasmus Schüller replaces Ethan Finlay.
- 87': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Luis Argudo replaces David Accam.
- 87': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Patrick Mullins replaces Héctor Jiménez.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Angelo Rodríguez (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Boxall with a headed pass.
- 88': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by David Guzmán.
- 88': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Wil Trapp.
- 89': Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 89': Foul by Luis Argudo (Columbus Crew SC).
- 90': Attempt missed. Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Romain Métanire with a cross.
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Abu Danladi (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Angelo Rodríguez.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Rasmus Schüller.
- 90'+2': Foul by Jan Gregus (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+2': Patrick Mullins (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Minnesota United FC 1, Columbus Crew SC 0.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Minnesota United FC 1, Columbus Crew SC 0.
Statistics
 CLB |
MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 48.6 | Possession | 51.4 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 335 | Accurate Passes | 368 |
| 447 | Passes | 462 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 10 | Crosses | 24 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 73 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 20 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 14 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
| 17 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,600
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,600
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta United FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | CF Montréal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Chicago Fire FC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Line-Ups
Minnesota United FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vito Mannone (GK) |
| 14 | Brent Kallman  |
| 15 | Michael Boxall |
| 10 | Miguel Ibarra |
| 19 | Romain Métanire |
| 6 | Osvaldo Alonso |
| 8 | Jan Gregus |
| 7 | Kevin Molino |
| 13 | Ethan Finlay |
| 25 | Darwin Quintero |
| 9 | Angelo Rodríguez |
Columbus Crew (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Jon Kempin (GK) |
| 22 | Gaston Sauro |
| 4 | Jonathan Mensah |
| 16 | Hector Jimenez |
| 3 | Josh Williams |
| 10 | Federico Higuaín |
| 6 | Wil Trapp |
| 9 | David Guzmán |
| 11 | Gyasi Zardes |
| 29 | David Accam |
| 18 | Robinho |
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