Minnesota United FC vs Colorado Rapids, 2023 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
3 - 0
3 - 0
Emanuel Reynoso's two goals carry Loons past Rapids
Emanuel Reynoso scored a brace and Dayne St. Clair made five saves for his eighth clean sheet of the season as Minnesota United cruised to a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt saved. Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 1': Calvin Harris (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 1': Foul by DJ Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
- 3': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids).
- 3': Offside, Minnesota United FC. DJ Taylor tries a through ball, but Ismael Tajouri-Shradi is caught offside.
- 4': Attempt saved. Teemu Pukki (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hassani Dotson.
- 4': Calvin Harris (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 4': Foul by DJ Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
- 5': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 5': Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 7': Delay in match because of an injury Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
- 7': Delay in match because of an injury Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids).
- 8': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 9': Foul by Ján Gregus (Minnesota United FC).
- 9': Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Connor Ronan (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 10': Attempt missed. Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 11': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Wil Trapp.
- 12': Attempt missed. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso following a fast break.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Teemu Pukki (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by DJ Taylor.
- 14': Andrew Gutman (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 16': Penalty Minnesota United FC. Emanuel Reynoso draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 16': Penalty conceded by Ralph Priso (Colorado Rapids) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 18': Goal! Minnesota United FC 1, Colorado Rapids 0. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 20': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Michael Boxall.
- 21': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Miguel Tapias.
- 22': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Joseph Rosales.
- 22': Offside, Colorado Rapids. Moise Bombito tries a through ball, but Andrew Gutman is caught offside.
- 27': Foul by DJ Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
- 27': Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Attempt saved. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hassani Dotson.
- 28': Goal! Minnesota United FC 2, Colorado Rapids 0. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner.
- 32': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Joseph Rosales.
- 34': Foul by Sam Nicholson (Colorado Rapids).
- 34': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC).
- 36': Sam Nicholson (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Miguel Tapias (Minnesota United FC).
- 37': Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 38': Attempt saved. Andrew Gutman (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 38': Attempt missed. Sam Nicholson (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sidnei Tavares.
- 40': Foul by Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids).
- 40': Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': DJ Taylor (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids).
- 43': Goal! Minnesota United FC 3, Colorado Rapids 0. Teemu Pukki (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ismael Tajouri-Shradi with a through ball.
- 44': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Minnesota United FC 3, Colorado Rapids 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Minnesota United FC 3, Colorado Rapids 0.
- 45': Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Braian Galván replaces Sam Nicholson.
- 46': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 46': Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Andrew Gutman.
- 48': Foul by Braian Galván (Colorado Rapids).
- 48': Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Braian Galván (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 52': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Calvin Harris.
- 54': Foul by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 54': Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Attempt blocked. Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrew Gutman.
- 56': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Miguel Tapias.
- 58': Foul by DJ Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
- 58': Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 58': DJ Taylor (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 59': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by DJ Taylor.
- 59': Attempt missed. Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Connor Ronan with a cross following a corner.
- 61': Attempt saved. Braian Galván (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Moise Bombito.
- 63': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Jeong Sang-Bin replaces Ismael Tajouri-Shradi.
- 63': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Franco Fragapane replaces Teemu Pukki.
- 63': Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Kévin Cabral replaces Calvin Harris.
- 63': Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Cole Bassett replaces Ralph Priso.
- 63': Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Steven Beitashour replaces Andrew Gutman.
- 64': Foul by Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids).
- 64': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Sidnei Tavares (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 66': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Miguel Tapias.
- 66': Attempt saved. Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) with an attempt from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Connor Ronan with a cross.
- 67': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Ján Gregus with a headed pass.
- 71': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Danny Wilson (Colorado Rapids).
- 71': Danny Wilson (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Attempt missed. Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Franco Fragapane.
- 74': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Ethan Bristow replaces Joseph Rosales.
- 75': Attempt saved. Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rafael Navarro.
- 75': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Ethan Bristow.
- 76': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Connor Ronan (Colorado Rapids).
- 76': Connor Ronan (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 79': DJ Taylor (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 79': Foul by Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids).
- 79': Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Moise Bombito.
- 80': Attempt saved. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Franco Fragapane.
- 82': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Ménder García replaces Emanuel Reynoso.
- 82': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Kévin Cabral.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Ménder García (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ján Gregus with a cross.
- 83': Attempt missed. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from very close range is too high following a corner.
- 85': Foul by Miguel Tapias (Minnesota United FC).
- 85': Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Attempt missed. Moise Bombito (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Connor Ronan.
- 87': Attempt missed. Kévin Cabral (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
- 90': Attempt saved. Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ménder García.
- 90': Danny Wilson (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Foul by Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC).
- 90': Offside, Colorado Rapids. Marko Ilic tries a through ball, but Rafael Navarro is caught offside.
- 90'+1': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Moise Bombito.
- 90'+2': Second Half ends, Minnesota United FC 3, Colorado Rapids 0.
- 0': Match ends, Minnesota United FC 3, Colorado Rapids 0.
Statistics
 COL |
MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 13 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Saves | 5 |
| 45 | Possession | 55 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 286 | Accurate Passes | 381 |
| 352 | Passes | 439 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 20 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 45 | Long Balls | 42 |
| 21 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 23 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
| 18 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,634
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,634
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego FC | 27 | +19 | 52 |
| 2 | Minnesota United FC | 27 | +14 | 47 |
| 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 26 | +15 | 46 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 26 | +7 | 41 |
Line-Ups
Minnesota United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 4 | Miguel Tapias |
| 15 | Michael Boxall |
| 8 | Joseph Rosales |
| 27 | D.J. Taylor  |
| 10 | Emanuel Reynoso |
| 24 | Jan Gregus |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 22 | Teemu Pukki |
| 31 | Hassani Dotson |
| 18 | Ismael Tajouri-Shradi |
Colorado Rapids (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Marko Ilic (GK) |
| 4 | Danny Wilson |
| 5 | Andreas Maxsø |
| 13 | Andrew Gutman |
| 64 | Moïse Bombito |
| 20 | Connor Ronan |
| 10 | Sidnei Tavares |
| 97 | Ralph Priso-Mbongue |
| 9 | Rafael Navarro |
| 14 | Calvin Harris |
| 28 | Sam Nicholson |
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