Minnesota United FC vs D.C. United, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
2 - 3
2 - 3
Christian Benteke boots D.C. United past Minnesota United
Christian Benteke's goal in the first minute of stoppage time Wednesday night capped a brace and led visiting D.C. United to a 3-2 win over Minnesota United.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Attempt saved. Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bongokuhle Hlongwane with a cross.
- 2': Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC).
- 2': Mateusz Klich (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 5': Foul by Matti Peltola (D.C. United).
- 6': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Christian Benteke.
- 9': Foul by Caden Clark (Minnesota United FC).
- 9': Pedro Santos (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 9': Martín Rodríguez (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
- 11': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Devin Padelford.
- 14': Goal! Minnesota United FC 0, D.C. United 1. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cristian Dájome following a fast break.
- 18': Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Foul by Theodore Ku-DiPietro (D.C. United).
- 19': Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 21': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Devin Padelford.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hassani Dotson.
- 24': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Christopher McVey.
- 25': Attempt missed. Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jeong Sang-Bin with a cross following a corner.
- 25': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 25': Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Christopher McVey (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC).
- 28': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Devin Padelford.
- 28': Attempt blocked. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 28': Delay in match because of an injury Cristian Dájome (D.C. United).
- 29': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Foul by Aarón Herrera (D.C. United).
- 29': Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 32': Goal! Minnesota United FC 1, D.C. United 1. Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hassani Dotson with a headed pass.
- 36': Delay in match because of an injury Theodore Ku-DiPietro (D.C. United).
- 39': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 41': Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC).
- 41': Matti Peltola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 41': Miguel Tapias (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC).
- 45'+1': Matti Peltola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Delay in match because of an injury Christopher McVey (D.C. United).
- 45'+4': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+6': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+6': Foul by Matti Peltola (D.C. United).
- 45'+6': Foul by Aarón Herrera (D.C. United).
- 45'+6': Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Minnesota United FC 1, D.C. United 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Minnesota United FC 1, D.C. United 1.
- 47': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Matti Peltola.
- 49': Alex Bono (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 49': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Delay in match because of an injury Alex Bono (D.C. United).
- 50': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 51': Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 52': Attempt saved. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Pedro Santos with a cross.
- 53': Attempt blocked. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Caden Clark.
- 57': Offside, D.C. United. Christian Benteke is caught offside.
- 58': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Franco Fragapane replaces Caden Clark.
- 59': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
- 60': Substitution, D.C. United. Gabriel Pirani replaces Theodore Ku-DiPietro.
- 60': Substitution, D.C. United. Lucas Bartlett replaces Matti Peltola.
- 62': Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 63': Foul by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United).
- 63': Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Christopher McVey (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 68': Substitution, D.C. United. Jackson Hopkins replaces Mateusz Klich.
- 69': Cristian Dájome (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC).
- 70': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Christopher McVey.
- 71': Foul by Christian Benteke (D.C. United).
- 71': Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Foul by Miguel Tapias (Minnesota United FC).
- 72': Jared Stroud (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Teemu Pukki replaces Devin Padelford.
- 75': Christian Benteke (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 77': Aarón Herrera (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC).
- 78': Foul by Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United).
- 78': Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Lucas Bartlett.
- 80': Goal! Minnesota United FC 2, D.C. United 1. Teemu Pukki (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Robin Lod.
- 81': Foul by Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United FC).
- 81': Pedro Santos (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
- 84': Pedro Santos (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Foul by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 85': Jared Stroud (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Attempt blocked. Pedro Santos (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Pirani.
- 85': Foul by Martín Rodríguez (D.C. United).
- 85': Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Martín Rodríguez (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card.
- 86': Foul by Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC).
- 86': Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Joseph Rosales.
- 90': Goal! Minnesota United FC 2, D.C. United 2. Aarón Herrera (D.C. United) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Benteke with a headed pass following a corner.
- 90'+1': Foul by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+1': Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Goal! Minnesota United FC 2, D.C. United 3. Christian Benteke (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lucas Bartlett with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 90'+3': Substitution, D.C. United. Garrison Tubbs replaces Jared Stroud.
- 90'+4': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Pedro Santos.
- 90'+4': Foul by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+4': Garrison Tubbs (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Attempt missed. Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 90'+7': Foul by Cristian Dájome (D.C. United).
- 90'+7': Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Minnesota United FC 2, D.C. United 3.
- 0': Match ends, Minnesota United FC 2, D.C. United 3.
Statistics
 DC |
MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 20 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 54.1 | Possession | 45.9 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 317 | Accurate Passes | 257 |
| 424 | Passes | 361 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 14 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 71 | Long Balls | 62 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 28 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 16 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 27 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 19 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
| 19 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,742
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,742
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Union | 20 | +15 | 40 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 20 | +5 | 39 |
| 3 | Nashville SC | 20 | +13 | 38 |
| 4 | Columbus Crew | 20 | +7 | 37 |
Line-Ups
Minnesota United FC (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 15 | Michael Boxall  |
| 4 | Miguel Tapias |
| 67 | Carlos Harvey |
| 2 | Devin Padelford |
| 37 | Caden Clark |
| 31 | Hassani Dotson |
| 17 | Robin Lod |
| 11 | Jeong Sang-Bin |
| 21 | Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
| 14 | Tani Oluwaseyi |
D.C. United (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Alex Bono (GK) |
| 97 | Christopher McVey |
| 4 | Matti Peltola |
| 22 | Aaron Herrera |
| 43 | Mateusz Klich |
| 14 | Martín Rodríguez |
| 7 | Pedro Santos |
| 11 | Cristián Dájome |
| 20 | Christian Benteke |
| 21 | Ted Ku-Dipietro |
| 8 | Jared Stroud |
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