Minnesota United FC vs Sporting Kansas City, 2022 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSSporting KC concedes own goal but rallies for draw with Minnesota
Johnny Russell scored the tying goal in the 63rd minute and John Pulskamp made four saves as Sporting KC rallied for a 1-1 draw against Minnesota.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 5': Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Robin Lod tries a through ball, but Luis Amarilla is caught offside.
- 7': Attempt missed. Dániel Sallói (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rémi Walter.
- 9': Cam Duke (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
- 10': Attempt saved. Dániel Sallói (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 10': Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Dayne St. Clair.
- 13': Foul by D.J. Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
- 13': Marinos Tzionis (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Felipe Hernández (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 16': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 16': Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 18': Foul by Andreu Fontàs (Sporting Kansas City).
- 18': Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Attempt missed. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Franco Fragapane with a cross.
- 22': Offside, Minnesota United FC. D.J. Taylor tries a through ball, but Luis Amarilla is caught offside.
- 26': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Bongokuhle Hlongwane tries a through ball, but Luis Amarilla is caught offside.
- 28': Attempt saved. Cam Duke (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dániel Sallói with a through ball.
- 31': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Kayden Pierre.
- 32': Attempt missed. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross following a corner.
- 33': Cam Duke (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
- 36': Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by D.J. Taylor.
- 38': Attempt saved. Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Franco Fragapane with a headed pass.
- 42': Attempt blocked. Marinos Tzionis (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Logan Ndenbe.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Boxall.
- 43': Own Goal by John Pulskamp, Sporting Kansas City. Minnesota United FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 0.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Minnesota United FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Minnesota United FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 0.
- 45': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
- 46': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 46': Foul by Andreu Fontàs (Sporting Kansas City).
- 47': Andreu Fontàs (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 48': Offside, Minnesota United FC. D.J. Taylor tries a through ball, but Emanuel Reynoso is caught offside.
- 48': Attempt missed. Felipe Hernández (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 50': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Michael Boxall tries a through ball, but Luis Amarilla is caught offside.
- 52': Attempt missed. Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Kemar Lawrence with a cross.
- 53': Foul by D.J. Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
- 53': Marinos Tzionis (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 53': D.J. Taylor (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Cam Duke (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Felipe Hernández.
- 55': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
- 55': Oriol Rosell (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Attempt missed. Dániel Sallói (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 57': Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Johnny Russell replaces Oriol Rosell.
- 60': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Rémi Walter.
- 60': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Wil Trapp following a corner.
- 61': Attempt saved. Marinos Tzionis (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 62': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 62': Foul by Logan Ndenbe (Sporting Kansas City).
- 63': Goal! Minnesota United FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 1. Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kayden Pierre.
- 65': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Luis Amarilla tries a through ball, but Franco Fragapane is caught offside.
- 67': Attempt missed. Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nicolas Isimat-Mirin.
- 75': Foul by Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United FC).
- 75': Kayden Pierre (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Substitution, Sporting Kansas City. Khiry Shelton replaces Marinos Tzionis.
- 76': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Robin Lod tries a through ball, but Emanuel Reynoso is caught offside.
- 76': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 77': Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Bakaye Dibassy.
- 77': Attempt missed. Khiry Shelton (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 81': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Luis Amarilla tries a through ball, but Robin Lod is caught offside.
- 83': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Jacori Hayes replaces Wil Trapp because of an injury.
- 84': Attempt saved. Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross.
- 84': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Rémi Walter.
- 84': Attempt saved. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross.
- 84': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by John Pulskamp.
- 85': Attempt missed. Jacori Hayes (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Luis Amarilla following a corner.
- 88': Attempt saved. Johnny Russell (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rémi Walter.
- 88': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 88': Kayden Pierre (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+1': Khiry Shelton (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Logan Ndenbe.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Minnesota United FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 1.
- 0': Match ends, Minnesota United FC 1, Sporting Kansas City 1.
Statistics
 SKC |
MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 8 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Saves | 4 |
| 47 | Possession | 53 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 326 | Accurate Passes | 380 |
| 418 | Passes | 468 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 14 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 45 | Long Balls | 51 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 20 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 19 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 14 |
| 20 | Clearances | 14 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,657
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,657
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego FC | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 4 | LAFC | 3 | +6 | 9 |
Line-Ups
Minnesota United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 12 | Bakaye Dibassy |
| 15 | Michael Boxall |
| 92 | Kemar Lawrence |
| 27 | D.J. Taylor  |
| 10 | Emanuel Reynoso |
| 17 | Robin Lod |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 9 | Luis Amarilla |
| 7 | Franco Fragapane |
| 21 | Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
Sporting Kansas City (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | John Pulskamp (GK) |
| 3 | Andreu Fontàs |
| 5 | Nicolas Isimat-Mirin |
| 6 | Oriol Rosell |
| 18 | Logan Ndenbe |
| 24 | Kayden Pierre |
| 21 | Felipe Hernàndez |
| 54 | Rémi Walter |
| 27 | Marinos Tzionis |
| 28 | Cameron Duke |
| 20 | Dániel Sallói |
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