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26/07/2054, Allianz Field, Saint Paul, USA
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Minnesota Vs Espérance Sportive de Tunis

Minnesota play in a 4-2-4 formation, and line up with: L Oliver (GK) , C Sword (CB) , M Milian (CB) , S Ardrey (RB) , A Alcantara (LB) , A Bateman (CM) , G Maurizio (CM) , D Clugston (RW) , P Duris (LW) , M Clay (ST) , B Barlas (ST) And the subs are: B Lorentzen (GK) , R Gaunce (CB) , J Byer (CM) , G MacIver (CM) , I Zamarron (ST)

Espérance Sportive de Tunis play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: F Hadid (GK) , K Mallick (CB) , I Karimi (CB) , Z Nahas (CB) , G Khalaf (RB) , Y Faizan (LB) , S Khowley (CDM) , S Alsuwaidi (CAM) , Z Bitar (RM) , U Handal (LM) , A Qudsi (ST) And the subs are: R Dan (CB) , H Benaldjia (CB) , H Omar (CM) , S Aljazari (CM) , H Sahli (ST)

Welcome to Allianz Field in Saint Paul, USA where Minnesota United FC will face Espérance Sportive de Tunis.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 14279.

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

4' - Chris Sword slides the ball to Mark Milian.  Mark Milian plays the ball to Antwan Bateman.  Antwan Bateman passes a long ball to Gianmarco Maurizio.  Gianmarco Maurizio speeds past Sajid Khowley.  

5' - Gianmarco Maurizio spots a run from Malcolm Clay.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Malcolm Clay is caught offside!  

8' - Ahmed Qudsi passes the ball to Gazi Khalaf.  Gazi Khalaf plays a long pass to Zafa Nahas.  Zafa Nahas sees Syed Alsuwaidi making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

13' - Brin Barlas hits the ball long to Gianmarco Maurizio.  Gianmarco Maurizio plays the ball to Brin Barlas.  Brin Barlas sees Paul Duris making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

15' - Ahmed Qudsi hits the ball long to Gazi Khalaf.  Gazi Khalaf tries to hit a long range shot...and its in! It's a great goal from Gazi Khalaf for Espérance Sportive de Tunis!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

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

21' - Angel Alcantara finds Mark Milian with a short pass.  Mark Milian finds Sean Ardrey with a short pass.  Sean Ardrey passes the ball to Gianmarco Maurizio.  Gianmarco Maurizio plays a long pass to Mark Milian.  Mark Milian plays the ball to Gianmarco Maurizio.  Gianmarco Maurizio crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Kashif Mallick.  

23' - Kashif Mallick finds Ibrahim Karimi with a long pass.  Ibrahim Karimi sees a run from Syed Alsuwaidi.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Syed Alsuwaidi is able to control the ball.  Syed Alsuwaidi tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but its over!

24' - Lloyd Oliver sees Paul Duris making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

27' - Ahmed Qudsi passes a long ball to Syed Alsuwaidi.  Syed Alsuwaidi passes to Gazi Khalaf.  Gazi Khalaf tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

29' - Lloyd Oliver sees a run from Dom Clugston.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Dom Clugston runs on to the ball.  Dom Clugston shoots towards goal...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

33' - Umair Handal attempts to beat Antwan Bateman using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Umair Handal who takes the ball forward!  

34' - Umair Handal takes a shot from long range...but the shot goes wide!

43' - Chris Sword tackles Zafa Bitar and the ball goes loose.  Umair Handal attempts to use his skills to beat Antwan Bateman.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and Umair Handal runs with the ball!  

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

45' - Espérance Sportive de Tunis kick the ball off for the restart.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Gianmarco Maurizio will come off.  John Byer is brought on from the bench.  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Antwan Bateman is going to be taken off.  Gus MacIver is going to be brought on.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chris Sword is going to be taken off.  Robert Gaunce is brought on from the bench.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Ibrahim Karimi will come off.  Rashid Dan joins the game from the bench.  

70' - Rashid Dan passes a long ball to Gazi Khalaf.  Gazi Khalaf takes the ball past Robert Gaunce with a turn of pace.  

71' - Gazi Khalaf curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Gus MacIver.  

73' - Gus MacIver plays a long pass to Mark Milian.  Mark Milian sees Paul Duris making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Paul Duris has strayed offside!  

75' - Ahmed Qudsi finds Syed Alsuwaidi with a long pass.  Syed Alsuwaidi uses his pace to beat John Byer.  

75' - Syed Alsuwaidi whips in a cross, but Mark Milian gets there first and clears the ball behind for a corner.  

76' - Umair Handal will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

79' - Ahmed Qudsi crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

82' - Robert Gaunce passes a long ball to John Byer.  John Byer sees a run from Dom Clugston.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Dom Clugston has strayed offside!  

85' - Ahmed Qudsi brings the ball forward, outpacing Paul Duris.  

86' - Ahmed Qudsi spots a run from Syed Alsuwaidi.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Syed Alsuwaidi is able to take the ball.  Syed Alsuwaidi attempts the cutback, but the keeper, Lloyd Oliver, manages to get to the ball first!  

91' - Lloyd Oliver hits the ball long to John Byer.  John Byer passes to Dom Clugston.  Dom Clugston finds Malcolm Clay with a short pass.  Malcolm Clay tries to beat Sajid Khowley using his ball skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  



The match has ended Minnesota United FC 0 - 1 Espérance Sportive de Tunis.