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30/01/2055, Allianz Field, Saint Paul, USA
Western Conference, Major League Soccer

Minnesota Vs KC

Minnesota play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: B Lorentzen (GK) , C Sword (CB) , C Gianfrancesco (CB) , S Ardrey (RB) , A Alcantara (LB) , J Byer (CM) , G Maurizio (CM) , J Owen (CDM) , P Duris (CAM) , M Clay (ST) , B Barlas (ST) And the subs are: R Gaunce (CB) , D Gordon (CB) , B Hughes (CM) , G MacIver (CM) , I Zamarron (ST)

KC play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: J Darling (GK) , B Peffers (CB) , P Irving (CB) , P Caffery (RB) , M Swaney (LB) , W Aziz (CM) , A Attar (CDM) , R Hughes (CDM) , J Gollon (RW) , K Leland (LW) , A Ore (ST) And the subs are: D Anderson (CB) , I Kendrick (CM) , A Waterson (CM) , J Norwick (ST)

Welcome to Allianz Field in Saint Paul, USA where Minnesota United FC will face Sporting KC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Western Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 30000.

1' - Minnesota kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - John Byer passes to Angel Alcantara.  Angel Alcantara passes to John Byer.  Robert Hughes successfully tackles John Byer and the ball goes loose.  Jonathan Gollon passes the ball to Robert Hughes.  Robert Hughes tries to use ball skills to beat Joel Owen.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Robert Hughes runs with the ball!  

7' - Robert Hughes takes the ball past Carlo Gianfrancesco with a turn of pace, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for KC.  

8' - Matt Swaney places the ball to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Sean Ardrey intercepts the ball.  

9' - Sean Ardrey runs with the ball, beating Robert Hughes.  

11' - Sean Ardrey sees a run from Malcolm Clay.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Malcolm Clay runs on to the ball.  Malcolm Clay looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

19' - Joel Owen sees a run from Gianmarco Maurizio.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gianmarco Maurizio is able to take the ball.  Gianmarco Maurizio attempts the cutback and the ball reaches Brin Barlas.  Brin Barlas takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Brin Barlas pounces on the loose ball...Brin Barlas attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but its wide!

26' - Joel Owen chips a long ball to Angel Alcantara.  Angel Alcantara takes a shot from long range towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

40' - Brendan Peffers chips a long ball to Waqar Aziz.  Joel Owen tackles Waqar Aziz and the ball goes loose.  Carlo Gianfrancesco chips a long ball to Paul Duris.  Robert Hughes tackles Paul Duris and gains possession for his team.  Robert Hughes sees a run from Jonathan Gollon.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Jonathan Gollon is able to control the ball.  Jonathan Gollon hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

43' - Bryn Lorentzen passes a long ball to Sean Ardrey.  Robert Hughes successfully tackles Sean Ardrey and gains possession for his team.  Paul Duris dispossesses Robert Hughes and takes the ball.  Minnesota try to launch a quick counter attack.  Paul Duris looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but John Darling performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - KC kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Robert Hughes passes to Waqar Aziz.  Waqar Aziz passes to Paul Caffery.  Paul Caffery plays a long ball to Brendan Peffers.  Brendan Peffers curves the ball into the box, but he only manages to find opposing player Sean Ardrey.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Carlo Gianfrancesco is going to be taken off.  Robert Gaunce joins the game from the bench.  

52' - Joel Owen shoots from outside the area...but John Darling performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gianmarco Maurizio will come off.  Bruce Hughes joins the game from the bench.  

55' - Brendan Peffers chips a long ball to Robert Hughes.  Robert Hughes attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Robert Hughes scores!  That's a nice goal from the KC player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

55' - Minnesota kick the ball off for the restart.  

60' - Paul Duris passes the ball to Chris Sword.  Chris Sword plays a short pass to Robert Gaunce.  Robert Gaunce plays a short pass to Sean Ardrey.  Sean Ardrey chips a long ball to Bruce Hughes.  Bruce Hughes slides the ball to Joel Owen.  Joel Owen looks to hit a long range shot...but John Darling manages to stop the shot!  

63' - John Darling plays a short pass to Ahmed Attar.  Paul Duris dispossesses Ahmed Attar and takes possession.  Paul Duris crosses the ball, finding Bruce Hughes.  Bruce Hughes directs a powerful header attempting to beat the keeper...but the shot goes wide!

70' - Joel Owen finds Bruce Hughes with a long pass.  Bruce Hughes sees a run from Malcolm Clay.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Malcolm Clay is able to take the ball.  Malcolm Clay looks to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

76' - Sean Ardrey hits the ball long to Paul Duris.  Brendan Peffers tackles Paul Duris and gains possession for his team.  Paul Duris tackles Brendan Peffers and takes the ball.  Minnesota attempt to counter.  Paul Duris tries to beat Brendan Peffers using his ball skills.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

77' - Paul Duris sees a run from Malcolm Clay.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Malcolm Clay has strayed offside!  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Byer is going to be taken off.  Gus MacIver is brought on from the bench.  



The match has ended Minnesota United FC 0 - 1 Sporting KC.