Minnesota United FC vs Austin FC, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSDiego Fagundez strike sends Austin FC past Minnesota United
Diego Fagundez scored in the first half to lead expansion Austin FC to its second straight victory, 1-0 over host Minnesota United on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Matt Besler (Austin FC).
- 7': Attempt missed. Cecilio Domínguez (Austin FC) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Zan Kolmanic with a cross.
- 8': Attempt saved. Jared Stroud (Austin FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 8': Foul by Alexander Ring (Austin FC).
- 8': Ramón Ábila (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 10': Attempt missed. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high.
- 10': Foul by Diego Fagundez (Austin FC).
- 10': Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Attempt missed. Nick Lima (Austin FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cecilio Domínguez.
- 15': Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Zan Kolmanic (Austin FC).
- 16': Foul by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 16': Jared Stroud (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Goal! Minnesota United FC 0, Austin FC 1. Diego Fagundez (Austin FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jared Stroud with a cross.
- 19': Alexander Ring (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC).
- 20': Attempt blocked. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ramón Ábila.
- 20': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Matt Besler.
- 21': Attempt saved. Ramón Ábila (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross.
- 22': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Wil Trapp.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Ramón Ábila (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso.
- 27': Foul by Jared Stroud (Austin FC).
- 27': Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 28': Brad Stuver (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC).
- 31': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Ramón Ábila.
- 35': Attempt missed. Diego Fagundez (Austin FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nick Lima with a cross.
- 35': Diego Fagundez (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 37': Alexander Ring (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Jukka Raitala (Minnesota United FC).
- 38': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Zan Kolmanic.
- 38': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Alexander Ring.
- 39': Attempt missed. Ramón Ábila (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 40': Foul by Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC).
- 40': Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Attempt missed. Danny Hoesen (Austin FC) left footed shot from very close range is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Jared Stroud with a cross.
- 41': Osvaldo Alonso (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 43': Foul by Cecilio Domínguez (Austin FC).
- 43': Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Alexander Ring (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 44': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Romain Métanire.
- 45'+1': Cecilio Domínguez (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+1': Foul by Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC).
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Austin FC 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Minnesota United FC 0, Austin FC 1.
- 54': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Hassani Dotson.
- 58': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Justin McMaster replaces Emanuel Reynoso because of an injury.
- 58': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Foster Langsdorf replaces Ramón Ábila.
- 60': Cecilio Domínguez (Austin FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 60': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Attempt saved. Jared Stroud (Austin FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tomás Pochettino.
- 63': Substitution, Austin FC. Jon Gallagher replaces Danny Hoesen.
- 64': Substitution, Austin FC. Rodney Redes replaces Cecilio Domínguez.
- 64': Substitution, Austin FC. Daniel Pereira replaces Diego Fagundez.
- 64': Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Jared Stroud (Austin FC).
- 67': Attempt missed. Jared Stroud (Austin FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jon Gallagher.
- 67': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Ján Gregus replaces Osvaldo Alonso.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 69': Foul by Tomás Pochettino (Austin FC).
- 69': Justin McMaster (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC).
- 70': Jared Stroud (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Hand ball by Jared Stroud (Austin FC).
- 72': Attempt blocked. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Foster Langsdorf.
- 72': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Matt Besler.
- 73': Attempt blocked. Rodney Redes (Austin FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 74': Foster Langsdorf (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 74': Foul by Jhohan Romaña (Austin FC).
- 74': Jhohan Romaña (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Alexander Ring.
- 75': Attempt missed. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) header from a difficult angle on the left is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ján Gregus with a cross following a corner.
- 76': Offside, Austin FC. Alexander Ring tries a through ball, but Jon Gallagher is caught offside.
- 77': Attempt missed. Foster Langsdorf (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Romain Métanire with a cross.
- 78': Substitution, Austin FC. Sebastian Berhalter replaces Tomás Pochettino.
- 81': Foul by Daniel Pereira (Austin FC).
- 81': Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81': Sebastian Berhalter (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 81': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Patrick Weah replaces Ethan Finlay.
- 82': Substitution, Austin FC. Héctor Jiménez replaces Jared Stroud because of an injury.
- 83': Attempt saved. Patrick Weah (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Justin McMaster with a cross.
- 86': Foul by Jukka Raitala (Minnesota United FC).
- 86': Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Alexander Ring (Austin FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 87': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Michael Boxall.
- 89': Attempt saved. Jon Gallagher (Austin FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Héctor Jiménez with a headed pass.
- 89': Corner, Austin FC. Conceded by Dayne St. Clair.
- 90': Hand ball by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Patrick Weah (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Chase Gasper with a cross.
- 90'+3': Hand ball by Patrick Weah (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+4': Foul by Jon Gallagher (Austin FC).
- 90'+4': Jukka Raitala (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Rodney Redes (Austin FC) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Héctor Jiménez.
- 90'+5': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Matt Besler.
- 90'+5': Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Austin FC 1.
- 0': Match ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Austin FC 1.
Statistics
 ATX |
MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 55.2 | Possession | 44.8 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 438 | Accurate Passes | 338 |
| 522 | Passes | 412 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 16 | Crosses | 25 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 67 | Long Balls | 37 |
| 39 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 19 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 18 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 4,100
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 4,100
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAFC | 5 | +8 | 13 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 5 | +12 | 12 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 5 | +6 | 12 |
| 4 | San Diego FC | 5 | +8 | 11 |
Line-Ups
Minnesota United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 22 | Jukka Raitala |
| 15 | Michael Boxall  |
| 77 | Chase Gasper |
| 19 | Romain Métanire |
| 10 | Emanuel Reynoso |
| 6 | Osvaldo Alonso |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 9 | Ramón Ábila |
| 31 | Hassani Dotson |
| 13 | Ethan Finlay |
Austin FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 41 | Brad Stuver (GK) |
| 5 | Matt Besler |
| 3 | Jhohan Romaña |
| 21 | Zan Kolmanic |
| 24 | Nick Lima |
| 8 | Alexander Ring |
| 14 | Diego Fagundez |
| 7 | Tomás Pochettino |
| 9 | Danny Hoesen |
| 10 | Cecilio Domínguez |
| 20 | Jared Stroud |
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