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Sporting KCSKC

FINAL

MinnesotaMIN

Match Timeline

Match ends, Sporting Kansas City 3, Minnesota United FC 0.
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
VIDEO: #SportingKC Manager Peter Vermes and @ikeopara spoke with the media after today's win. Watch full presser ⬇️ https://t.co/nKcPsgCyXP
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Graham Zusi is available off the bench tonight as the #USMNT face Venezuela in a #WCQ tune-up https://t.co/l1w0z2mqLD
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
RECAP: #SportingKC storms past #MNUFC to go top of the Western Conference ➡️ https://t.co/ylA532NofD https://t.co/44UdG3H3Y5
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Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
I'm Facebook Live-ing soon very soon. Get your questions ready. @StribSports https://t.co/YUCLQTAmKw #MNUFC #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@TheSoccerTour @KCCauldron Glad you could make it out!
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@JakeRainwater Same
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
🚫🚫🚫🚫 https://t.co/uID5CcliMF
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Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
@AndrewBruski @MNDarkClouds and beyond 👏👏👏
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
👏 M V P 👏 https://t.co/k3AD8bNuYU
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Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Let's go, boys! #SportingKC left back @Typash gets the start tonight for @SwopeRangers. https://t.co/qyelV7XDKN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
gg, @SportingKC 👊
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@brock_broughton Make that 9. Sweet shirt!
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
As you're driving home today, head over to @SportsRadio810 for The Final Whistle Postgame Show with @DaveBorchardt and @CarterAugust1ne!
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Our three stars for #SKCvMIN https://t.co/FHxwNtJZkW
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Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Good thing Pablo Mastroeni wasn't involved in this match. His postmatch interview would be a nine-hour exercise in metaphysics. #SKCvMIN
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
If you can stomach it, vote for your #SKCvMIN match ratings here! https://t.co/MHpSyZhG1S https://t.co/Han2dGHvyn
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Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Thank you to the 20,000+ fans that came out to @cmpark today. It was a hot one but you guys were loud and crushed i… https://t.co/ZFeRs3cUgR
Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter
Tres a cero. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
The win moves #SportingKC to 7-4-4 on the year. See you all back here at @CMPark next Saturday when we face @impactmontreal at 7 p.m. CT!
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
THREE POINTS! We're now back to first place in the West after a comfortable 3-0 win over @MNUFC. #WeTogether https://t.co/q11sNlEOwM
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Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
Loons fall to Sporting KC on the road. #SKCvMIN | #MNUFC https://t.co/BoMorVVKmC
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Major League Soccer@MLS
FT: #SportingKC jumps back to the top of the West with a 3-0 win over @MNUFC. #SKCvMIN: https://t.co/zH3dOM3vKH https://t.co/MJ2aHzDROv
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
FT. Kansas City 3, Minnesota 0. Thank goodness that's over. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
@ikeopara @jimmymedranda @Saad_Abdul @MNUFC It's a day of firsts as @ikeopara & @jimmymedranda got their first goal… https://t.co/YG06ey9kYZ
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
That ... was a goofy game. No other word for it. Sporting KC 3, Minnesota United 0, with 4 legit goals scored. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
FINAL SCORE: Back to winning ways for #SportingKC as goals from @ikeopara, @jimmymedranda & @Saad_Abdul earn a 3-0 win over @MNUFC. #SKCvMIN
Stars of the night: Ike Opara vs. Minnesota United
4-Minute Highlights | Sporting KC 3-0 Minnesota United | 4-minute Highlights
Highlights | Sporting KC 3-0 Minnesota United | 2-minute Highlights
SAVE: Bobby Shuttleworth makes a diving stop on a Dom Dwyer shot
90'+2'
Christian Ramirez (Minnesota United FC) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box.
90'+2'
Attempt blocked. Bashkim Kadrii (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin Molino.
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Most heartwarming moment of the match for #MNUFC as Dwyer misses an unmissable sitter. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
92+ Almost a consolation for Minnesota as Ramirez latches onto the ball but puts his effort against the outside of the post. 3-0 #SKCvMIN
Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
FINAL: Sporting Kansas City 3-0 #MNUFC. The Loons are still winless on the road. #SKCvMIN
90'+2'
Second Half ends, Sporting Kansas City 3, Minnesota United FC 0.
90'+1'
Attempt missed. Dominic Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Benny Feilhaber with a cross following a set piece situation.
90'
Foul by Justin Davis (Minnesota United FC).
90'
Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
91+ Should be four! Feilhaber picks out Dwyer perfectly with a free kick, but Dom's shot from five yards goes over. 3-0 #SKCvMIN
87'
Attempt blocked. Dominic Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Soni Mustivar.
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
GOAL Abdul Salaam. #MNUFC totally deservedly down 0-3. #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
GOOOOAAAALLL!!! @Saad_Abdul gets in on the action with his first @MLS goal to make it 3-0!!! https://t.co/ryRSmSHlza
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Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
A different Saad gets his rightful place on the stat sheet. Abdul-Salaam puts Sporting Kansas City ahead 1-0 in the 87th. #MNUFC #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
Goal, Sporting KC. Their third of the match – three minutes left to play. #SKCvMIN | 3-0
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
So at least one Saad gets credited with a goal today. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
87' A short corner routine works to perfection as Dwyer's shot is blocked and Abdul-Salaam knocks home the rebound!! 3-0 #SKCvMIN
Andy Edwards@AndyEdMLS
This is a strange, strange game. First goal of Abdual-Salaam's career. 3-0, #SportingKC. #SKCvMIN
87'
3 - 0
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#12
GOAL: Saad Abdul-Salaam
Goals this Season: 1
86'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Jermaine Taylor.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
87' GOOOAALLLL!!!! SAAD ABDUL-SALAAM MAKES IT THREE!!! #SKCvMIN
85'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Bobby Shuttleworth.
85'
Attempt saved. Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Benny Feilhaber.
85'
Attempt missed. Ibson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
84'
Foul by Daniel Salloi (Sporting Kansas City).
84'
Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
85' Almost a third! Gerso unleashes one from the edge of the box and Shuttleworth spills it over the bar. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
This match is just phoning it in right now. Both teams look to be just going through the motions. #SKCvMIN
83'
Foul by Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City).
83'
Christian Ramirez (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
82'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Jermaine Taylor.
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
That was almost Minnesowngoal United there. #SKCvMIN
81'
Foul by Jermaine Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
81'
Daniel Salloi (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
80'
Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
80'
Seth Sinovic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Ibson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Daniel Salloi (Sporting Kansas City).
79'
Attempt missed. Bashkim Kadrii (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Kevin Molino.
78'
Attempt saved. Dominic Dwyer (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Daniel Salloi.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
78' More high press sees SKC win the ball outside the Minnesota area and Dwyer forces another diving stop from Shuttleworth. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter
#MNUFC needs: a 10, an 8 (over Ibson), Davis over Burch, and a capable backup wing. #SKCvMIN
77'
Offside, Minnesota United FC. Bashkim Kadrii tries a through ball, but Christian Ramirez is caught offside.
76'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Jerome Thiesson.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
77' Salloi cuts out a pass from the back and the ball falls to Mustivar but Shuttleworth beats away his powerful effort. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
75'
Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75'
Foul by Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC).
75'
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#20
Daniel Salloi
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#7
Latif Blessing
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
75' Final #SportingKC change sees Blessing replaced by Daniel Salloi on the left wing. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
72'
Hand ball by Justin Davis (Minnesota United FC).
71'
Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
71'
Foul by Latif Blessing (Sporting Kansas City).
71'
Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Benny Feilhaber tries a through ball, but Latif Blessing is caught offside.
69'
Foul by Bashkim Kadrii (Minnesota United FC).
69'
Soni Mustivar (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Second time that I can recall officials missing ball over the line in that north goal at CMP. Remember the Melia Scoop? #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
.@jimmymedranda gets a rest in the second half as @billydougie comes on for the second @usbank sub of the match.… https://t.co/vaD3CPVvZl
67'
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Soni Mustivar
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Jimmy Medranda
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
67' Peter Vermes makes his second switch and it's Soni Mustivar replacing today's second goalscorer Medranda. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
66' Sinovic bursts into the box to latch onto Blessing's pass but his cut back is deflected away. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
65'
Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
65'
Foul by Jimmy Medranda (Sporting Kansas City).
Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter
Good to see @DouginDavis out there. Show me something. #SKCvMIN #MNUFC
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Dom Dwyer is on for SKC, and the first thing he does is dive to try to win a free kick. Some things don't change! #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
First @usbank sub for #SportingKC as @Ddwyer14 enters the match for @SoonySaad. #SKCvMIN https://t.co/AzqDxvQnQ9
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Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Yep. Saad should have had goal before Medranda rebound. Goal line tech, anyone? #SKCvMIN
63'
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Justin Davis
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Marc Burch
62'
Attempt missed. Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Latif Blessing.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
63' Substitution for Minnesota as Burch is replaced by Justin Davis. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
MIN SUB: Davis IN Burch OUT #SKCvMIN | 2-0
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
62' First #SportingKC switch sees Saad replaced by Dom Dwyer. Welcome back, Dom 👋 2-0 #SKCvMIN
62'
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#14
Dominic Dwyer
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Soony Saad
61'
Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Saad Abdul-Salaam.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
62' Blessing and Gerso lead a quick counter attack after a Minnesota corner but the latter can't find the target. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
58'
Attempt missed. Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Seth Sinovic.
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
It looks as if @SoonySaad's strike may have crossed the line, but heads up play by @jimmymedranda to stay with it a… https://t.co/ZRS8p1jLiv
Major League Soccer@MLS
Always play to the whistle, folks. 👍 #SKCvMIN https://t.co/lx0jotvSae
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
59' Sinovic whips in a teasing ball that's just out of the reach of a sliding Blessing in front of goal. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
57'
Attempt missed. Bashkim Kadrii (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marc Burch with a cross.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
58' Feilhaber strides forward from midfield and hits a shot from the edge of the box that trickles wide. 2-0 #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
MIN SUB: Kadrii IN Jome OUT #SKCvMIN | 2-0
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Was a Minnesota foul, ref played advantage, and everyone just stood around. Soony Saad took advantage and blasted it in. #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
GOOOOOOAAAALLLL!!! JIMMY MEDRANDA HEADS IT HOME FROM CLOSE RANGE TO DOUBLE THE LEAD!!! #SKCvMIN https://t.co/WUTktPVeqa
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55'
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#16
Bashkim Kadrii
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Ismaila Jome
54'
Soony Saad (Sporting Kansas City) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Latif Blessing.
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
GOAL Sporting. PLAY TO THE WHISTLE. #SKCvMIN
Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter
It's only right. #MNUFC isn't playing offense. This scoreboard is fair. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
54' Saad hits a belter of a shot that comes off the underside of the bar and Medranda nods in the rebound to double the lead!! 2-0 #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
Goal, Sporting KC. That's ✌️ for SKC. #SKCvMIN | 2-0
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
54' GOOOAALLLL!!! MEEDRRANNDDAA!!!! #SKCvMIN
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Best chance (first chance) of the game for #MNUFC. Lovely chipped pass from Schüller to Ramirez. Melia comfortable save. #SKCvMIN
54'
2 - 0
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GOAL: Jimmy Medranda
Goals this Season: 1
53'
Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Tim Melia.
53'
Attempt saved. Christian Ramirez (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rasmus Schüller.
51'
Jerome Thiesson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
51'
Foul by Soony Saad (Sporting Kansas City).
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
53' Big chance for Minnesota as Ramirez escapes in behind but Melia gets a hand on his effort to tip it away for a corner. 1-0 #SKCvMIN
50'
Attempt missed. Latif Blessing (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jimmy Medranda.
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Nice job by @cmpark grounds crew at the half, repairing the damage from Opara's shot tunnelling underneath the pitch surface. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
46' Saad gets #SportingKC back underway in the 2nd half on @espn, @ESPNDeportes and @SportsRadio810. 1-0 #SKCvMIN https://t.co/eNhUoMKVoh
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
The ball is rolling, we're back at it at Children's Mercy Park. #SKCvMIN | 1-0
Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
Miguel Ibarra with a right calf strain. The winger left the match after just minutes, and Rasmus Schuller took his place. #MNUFC #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
@SteveOmn81 Ibarra went down, no word yet on the injury.
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Take a bow, @ikeopara! #SKCvMIN https://t.co/HoPxnOzSHR
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Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
.@ikeopara's long range 🚀 has #SportingKC up at the break. #SKCvMIN https://t.co/ZAZ8imolGE
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FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
HT. #MNUFC go down on a weird goal. But in all honesty, they ought to be down by a couple at least. Horrible first half. #SKCvMIN
Major League Soccer@MLS
HT: #SportingKC grab a 1-0 lead thanks to this late first-half goal by Ike Opara: https://t.co/zH3dOM3vKH #SKCvMIN https://t.co/Ji3JPmQi31
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Opara took a shot and Shuttleworth's brain was already in the locker room. Might've been screened a bit, but still, should save. #SKCvMIN
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Opara took a shot and Shuttleworth's brain was already in the locker room. Might've been screen a bit, but still, should've saved. #SKCvMIN
Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
Halftime: Sporting Kansas City 1-0 #MNUFC. Goal from Opara. KC's got 16 shots to United's one. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
50' Shifty work from Blessing sees him evade a defender and dribble into the area but his shot is high and wide. 1-0 #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
50' Gerso slips Abdul-Salaam in on the overlap but his near-post gross is gathered by Shuttleworth ahead of Saad. 1-0 #SKCvMIN
Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
Also, my Facebook Live will be happening around 7:45 p.m. over on the @StribSports Facebook page. Bring your questions. #MNUFC #SKCvMIN
Major League Soccer@MLS
They're still cheering in Kansas City after that @ikeopara goal! Catch the final 45 minutes of #SKCvMIN on @espn:… https://t.co/UKKPPEoIa1
Second Half begins Sporting Kansas City 1, Minnesota United FC 0.
45'+4'
First Half ends, Sporting Kansas City 1, Minnesota United FC 0.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
HALFTIME: An absolute laser from @ikeopara has #SportingKC in a 1-0 lead over @MNUFC at the interval. #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
That's half folks. Plenty of work to be done. #SKCvMIN | #MNUFC https://t.co/9zQCDsel8y
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Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter
That's... not good from #MNUFC. Have to stop weak shots like that, but the better team is winning at half. #SKCvMIN
45'+2'
Foul by Ibson (Minnesota United FC).
45'+2'
Jimmy Medranda (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
GOAL Sporting. Opara. Well, now Loons need to attack. #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
Goal, SKC 😐 #SKCvMIN | 1-0
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Talkin' bout Hey now (Hey now!) Hey now (Hey now!) Ike O, Ike O all day #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
47+ On his 100th @MLS regular-season appearance, Opara lashes one into the bottom corner from all of 30 yards! Incredible! 1-0 #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
GOOOOOAAAALL!!!! IKE OPARA FROM LOOOOOOOOOONG RANGE PUTS SPORTING KC AHEAD 1-0!!! https://t.co/ZjRDqM3IcD
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Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
Wow. With the half almost over, Opara just rolls a shot in from a distance. Sporting Kansas City 1-0 #MNUFC #SKCvMIN
45'+2'
1 - 0
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#3
GOAL: Ike Opara
Goals this Season: 1
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
47+ GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!! IKKEEEEE OPPPAARRRAA!!!! #SKCvMIN
Andy Edwards@AndyEdMLS
Ike Opara, long-range sniper(?!?!) 1-0, #SportingKC. #SKCvMIN
45'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Kevin Molino.
45'
Attempt missed. Ike Opara (Sporting Kansas City) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Benny Feilhaber with a cross following a corner.
44'
Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
44'
Latif Blessing (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
44' From one goalkeeper to another. Now Melia is booked for dissent after Blessing was hacked down by Molino. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
44'
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#29
Tim Melia (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card.
43'
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#1
Bobby Shuttleworth (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
43' This one's been coming. Bobby Shuttleworth is shown a yellow card for time wasting. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
Andy Edwards@AndyEdMLS
42 minutes gone, and it's been…… one-sided. But also, scoreless. #SportingKC #SKCvMIN https://t.co/IpA8P3A5WZ
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40'
Foul by Soony Saad (Sporting Kansas City).
40'
Jermaine Taylor (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39'
Attempt blocked. Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gerso Fernandes.
37'
Latif Blessing (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
37'
Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
39' Great work from Gerso brings the ball forward and he sets up Feilhaber whose shot is blocked. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
35'
Offside, Sporting Kansas City. Seth Sinovic tries a through ball, but Latif Blessing is caught offside.
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
#MNUFC borrowing a classical tactics playbook for this match. Heat map: #SKCvMIN https://t.co/RGc2GT6ktI
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33'
Attempt missed. Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Benny Feilhaber.
33'
Attempt saved. Soony Saad (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jimmy Medranda with a through ball.
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
That Target logo on Shuttleworth's shirt is an unfair advantage. It's making Sporting players subconsciously want to shoot at him. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
33' WHAT A CHANCE! Medranda slides through Saad exquisitely but Shuttleworth is fast off his line to block Saad's shot. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
31'
Attempt saved. Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jimmy Medranda with a cross.
31'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Marc Burch.
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
B 🚫 B B Y #SKCvMIN | 0-0 https://t.co/nOPrUzJMvZ
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30'
Attempt blocked. Jimmy Medranda (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gerso Fernandes.
29'
Foul by Marc Burch (Minnesota United FC).
29'
Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Loons are giving Sporting all the space they want on the wings, and packing the box. The hosts don't have much height to cross to. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
30' Gerso tees up Medranda who fakes the first man before seeing his effort blocked by some last ditch defending. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
27'
Foul by Saad Abdul-Salaam (Sporting Kansas City).
27'
Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
26'
Attempt saved. Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Saad Abdul-Salaam.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
26' Feilhaber tries his luck from 25 yards but it's comfortably snatched up by Shuttleworth. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
25'
Attempt missed. Soony Saad (Sporting Kansas City) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gerso Fernandes with a cross following a corner.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
25' HUGE CHANCE! A short corner is worked to Gerso whose cross finds an open Saad but he doesn't get the connection right. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
24'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Marc Burch.
23'
Foul by Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC).
23'
Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Major League Soccer@MLS
All are welcome. #SKCvMIN // 📷: @KCCauldron https://t.co/xAoQ8k27bp
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SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
23' Feilhaber picks the ball up before being chopped down by Warner just outside the box. Yellow card shown. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
This game. #SKCvMIN https://t.co/LjdUX4eFwh
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23'
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Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
22'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
22'
Stoppage in match Ibson (Minnesota United FC) because of an injury.
Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter
Y'all are being cheeky. #SKCvMIN https://t.co/ccd26w43l2
20'
Attempt missed. Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high.
20'
Attempt saved. Jimmy Medranda (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
20'
Attempt blocked. Seth Sinovic (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ilie Sánchez.
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Can we just skip ahead to the second half, when #MNUFC shows up to play? Sporting piling on the pressure here. #SKCvMIN
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Sporting controlling the run, jog, trot, skip, stroll, amble and mosey of play -- but still no goals to show for it. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
21' #SportingKC's pressure forces a turnover and Gerso's pass is inches away from finding Saad in the box. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter
Christian Ramirez predicted a goal in the 70th minute. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
20' CLOSE AGAIN! Jimmy weaves into the box & has a shot blocked before Gerso's acrobatic rebound lands on the roof of the net. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
If that goes in, Gerso's an instalegend. #SKCvMIN
18'
Attempt saved. Jimmy Medranda (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gerso Fernandes.
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Medranda almost got Shuttleworth right in the bullseye. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
18' The chances keep coming... Gerso sets Medranda free in the box and his shot is fumbled away by Shuttleworth. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
17'
Attempt missed. Latif Blessing (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Soony Saad.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
17' CHANCE! Medranda does his man out wide and serves a ball in that deflects to Blessing and his overhead attempt is wide. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
16'
Attempt missed. Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
15'
Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
15'
Foul by Latif Blessing (Sporting Kansas City).
15'
Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
15'
Foul by Marc Burch (Minnesota United FC).
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
16' The ball drops invitingly for Warner 25 yards out and he lets fly, but it's nowhere near the target. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
It's been a sluggish first fifteen minutes for #MNUFC. This is not a scheduled tweet. #SKCvMIN
14'
Attempt missed. Seth Sinovic (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is too high following a corner.
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
If Soony doesn't get hung up a bit by the defender there, covfefe. Saad! #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
13' #SportingKC repel the free kick & break with Blessing and Saad. Shuttleworth just beats Soony to the ball in the box. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
13'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Ismaila Jome.
12'
Foul by Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City).
12'
Ibson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
12'
Ismaila Jome (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
12'
Foul by Saad Abdul-Salaam (Sporting Kansas City).
12'
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Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City) is shown the yellow card.
11'
Foul by Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City).
11'
Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
12' Feilhaber is shown a yellow card for blocking the run of Ibson in the midfield. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
@BestGoalieNever MLS Live is your best bet this season. In the Twin Cities we're on MY29. ESPN broadcast tonight.
10'
Corner, Sporting Kansas City. Conceded by Jerome Thiesson.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
11' Moment of confusion for referee Jorge Gonzalez as he awards Minnesota a goal kick before correctly giving SKC a corner. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
8'
Jermaine Taylor (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
8'
Foul by Soony Saad (Sporting Kansas City).
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Slow start for #MNUFC. The early substitution and a silly yellow for Jome don't help. #SKCvMIN
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Ibarra out early. Means only two second-half subs for MNUTD on a warm day. #SKCvMIN
7'
Seth Sinovic (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
7'
Foul by Kevin Molino (Minnesota United FC).
7'
Benny Feilhaber (Sporting Kansas City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7'
Foul by Collen Warner (Minnesota United FC).
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
7' Change for Minnesota as Ibarra can't continue and he's replaced by Rasmus Schuller. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
MIN SUB: Schuller IN Ibarra OUT #SKCvMIN | 0-0
7'
M
Ismaila Jome (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
7'
M
Rasmus Schüller
M
#11
Miguel Ibarra
6'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
7' Jome is the first player booked by Jorge Gonzalez for delaying a restart. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
5'
Stoppage in match Miguel Ibarra (Minnesota United FC) because of an injury.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
6' Ibarra looks hurt for Minnesota and requires an extended period of treatment. We'll see if he can continue. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
4'
Attempt missed. Latif Blessing (Sporting Kansas City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ilie Sánchez.
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Sporting are killing that Wells Fargo signboard with shots. You know, the one just wide of the goal. #SKCvMIN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
4' Blessing shows lovely footwork to escape two men and curls a shot wide from outside the area. Good work from Latif. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
2'
Attempt missed. Gerso Fernandes (Sporting Kansas City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Saad Abdul-Salaam.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
2' CLOSE! From the off it's all #SportingKC and Gerso cuts in on his left foot before flashing a shot wide from 10 yards. 0-0 #SKCvMIN
First Half begins.
MISS: Dom Dwyer over hits a point blank look
CHANCE: Christian Ramirez has his shot pushed wide by Time Melia
SAVE: Bobby Shuttleworth denies Jimmy Medranda from close range
SHOT: Latif Blessing tries for the spectacular overhead kick
Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
#MNUFC v. Sporting Kansas City has kicked off here at Children's Mercy Park. #SKCvMIN https://t.co/VpkHoUm1aP
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Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
IT'S SHOWTIME! Catch #SKCvMIN on @espn @ESPNDeportes @SportsRadio810 @lagrande1340! https://t.co/iskaMGHtdc https://t.co/vCM1Pb7GY4
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Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
K I C K O F F #SKCvMIN | #MNUFC https://t.co/tPVL36NT4b
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SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
1' Time to defend the fortress. Let's go, boys. 0-0 #SKCvMIN https://t.co/eNhUoMKVoh
Major League Soccer@MLS
Ready? Ready. #SKCvMIN is off and running on @espn: https://t.co/zH3dOMl79h https://t.co/KYIHAWTkhV
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SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
@denno1207 Should be @espn now.
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Too many flourishes in the anthem. #NotAnInterpretation #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@YBrammer @MCGrotewiel @MNUFC @espn MLS went away from set national TV timeslots this season
Jeff Rueter@jeffrueter
Captain Kallman. It's only right, isn't it? #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@nwoodberry1966 Thanks!
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
You know what to do ⬇️ 📺 @espn, @ESPNDeportes 📻 @SportsRadio810 📱 #SportingKC Uphoria #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Ready for ⚽️! #SKCvMIN https://t.co/aOveh8pCvh
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Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
Captain. #SKCvMIN | #MNUFC https://t.co/So07C5L6Fm
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SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
#SportingKC has won their last five at home and is unbeaten in 15 at @CMPark - the longest active home unbeaten str… https://t.co/vWKgt61GqQ
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@JT_inKC @MNUFC @espn @SportsRadio810 @Ford Yup
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
June 18, 2014: The last time @MNUFC visited @CMPark, @SoonySaad netted in a 2-0 win as #SportingKC advanced in the… https://t.co/7JNWzSBiN8
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
Our guy @ikeopara will make his 100th @MLS regular-season appearance when he steps on the field today. Congrats, Ik… https://t.co/d2CLSNg2TN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
Get 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/1tss43Oxj6
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FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Madrid are (once again) the champions of Europe. Now on to #SKCvMIN, the match that we REALLY care about.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
Also on the bench this afternoon is center back @amerdidic_, who signed with the club on Wednesday from… https://t.co/BxAf9q8pXd
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
After missing the last two games with a knee injury, @Ddwyer14 is back in the 18 and available off the bench 🙌… https://t.co/EbVziCHaYs
Steve Brisendine@SteveBrisendine
Good road support from @MNDarkClouds for today's #SKCvMIN match. Big, loud contingent moving into away supporters' section. Impressive.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
@SoonySaad .@latif_blessing shifts out to the left wing, with @jimmymedranda taking Espinoza's spot in central midf… https://t.co/pKWxfk1aPS
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
In the battle for prairie supremacy, there can only be one winner (or a draw). #SKCvMIN GAME THREAD:… https://t.co/yINKzQL3q6
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
That means @SoonySaad returns to the lineup for his fourth start of the season and his first at center forward.… https://t.co/Okvqz2G4La
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@ChrisGeorgeKC Have patience.
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
Midfielder Roger Espinoza sits out today as he serves a one-game suspension after being sent off against the Rapids… https://t.co/a2PXoAGGfq
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
@gzusi In Zusi's absence, @Saad_Abdul will make his first start of the 2017 campaign. He had six assists from the b… https://t.co/lKuhYu3EMI
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@markkistler Enjoy!
Megan Ryan@theothermegryan
Some familiar faces back in the #MNUFC lineup, plus Kallman as captain: https://t.co/ZIo4r5hvdn #SKCvMIN
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Hanging around the Sporting Plaza? Visit the @DriveToyota Booth to see if you can top the Toyota Kick Challenge… https://t.co/6nG28V5Yos
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Enjoy!
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@joshblau @RobbHeineman Do you have an MS ticket?
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@kufavs Not today
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
Still with the #USMNT is @gzusi who will miss his first game of the season for #SportingKC today. #SKCvMIN https://t.co/JMYGJPVKfO
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Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
@GoliathTipping @espn @SportsRadio810 @Ford Still coming back from an injury. Not quite 100% yet. https://t.co/o971YrtwaN
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
.@MattBesler starts at center back after returning to KC from the #USMNT this week. He'll rejoin this U.S. after to… https://t.co/UxqJOYWhHF
SKC Matchday@SKCmatchday
Who's ready for a lovely Saturday afternoon of soccer at @CMPark? #SKCvMIN https://t.co/WI1wD5FeXX
FiftyFiveOne@FiftyFiveOne
Jermaine Taylor replaces Calvo, Collen Warner replaces the suspended Cronin, and Ish Jome starts in place of J. Venegas. #SKCvMIN
Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
How the fellas will lineup tonight at Kansas City. #SKCvMIN | #MNUFC https://t.co/nVTnjQNrE2
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Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Your #SportingKC starting XI for today's match vs @MNUFC! Coverage begins at 4pm @espn @SportsRadio810! #SKCvMIN… https://t.co/krDlR1egWG
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Two wins to start the day! Are two more on the horizon? #SKCvMIN at 4pm at @cmpark #SAvSPR at 7:30pm in San Antonio https://t.co/39TmKCP3aO
Sporting Kansas City@SportingKC
Sweet 🕶 @billydougie! Be one of the first 10,000 fans through the gates to get yours, courtesy @MarkOneElecCo 😎 https://t.co/guEINAXPB6
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Minnesota United FC@MNUFC
We have arrived. #SKCvMIN | #MNUFC https://t.co/hSFZsJXDqt
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Goals and Assists

45'+2'		Ike Opara Assisted By: Matt Besler
54'		Jimmy Medranda
87'		Saad Abdul-Salaam

Disciplinary

7'			Ismaila Jome Reason: Not Retreating
12'			Benny Feilhaber Reason: Unsporting Behavior
23'			Collen Warner Reason: Unsporting Behavior
43'			Bobby Shuttleworth Reason: Time wasting
44'			Tim Melia Reason: Dissent

Substitutions

7'		Rasmus Schüller Miguel IbarraM
55'		Bashkim Kadrii Ismaila JomeM
62'		Dominic Dwyer Soony SaadF
63'		Justin Davis Marc BurchD
67'		Soni Mustivar Jimmy MedrandaM
75'		Daniel Salloi Latif BlessingF

Match Information

MLS at Children's Mercy Park

Kansas City, KS

Attendance 20361

Weather Cloudy

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