Minnesota United FC vs LA Galaxy, 2025 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
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2 - 2
2 - 2
Galaxy earn draw with Minnesota United on late goal
Substitute Emiro Garces scored his first professional league goal in the 90th minute and the visiting LA Galaxy twice rallied from a goal down to earn a 2-2 draw against Minnesota United on Saturday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt missed. Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 4': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Morris Duggan.
- 4': Christian Ramirez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 4': Foul by Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC).
- 6': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Bongokuhle Hlongwane is caught offside.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Markanich.
- 8': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah is caught offside.
- 10': Attempt blocked. Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez.
- 12': Foul by Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC).
- 12': Julián Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 12': Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 14': Foul by Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC).
- 14': Julián Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Attempt blocked. Christian Ramirez (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Elijah Wynder with a cross.
- 17': Foul by Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy).
- 17': Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Attempt missed. Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jefferson Díaz with a headed pass.
- 18': Goal! Minnesota United FC 1, LA Galaxy 0. Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner.
- 22': Diego Fagúndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 22': Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC).
- 23': Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Foul by Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC).
- 26': Goal! Minnesota United FC 1, LA Galaxy 1. Christian Ramirez (LA Galaxy) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Miki Yamane with a cross.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Christian Ramirez.
- 31': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 31': Foul by Julián Aude (LA Galaxy).
- 34': Foul by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy).
- 34': Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Zanka.
- 37': Handball by Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC).
- 38': Foul by Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC).
- 38': Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Edwin Cerrillo.
- 40': Delay in match because of an injury Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 41': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Owen Gene replaces Hassani Dotson because of an injury.
- 43': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Zanka.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Foul by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy).
- 45'+2': Jeong Sang-Bin (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+2': Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card.
- 45'+3': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Elijah Wynder.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Minnesota United FC 1, LA Galaxy 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Minnesota United FC 1, LA Galaxy 1.
- 46': Attempt missed. Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Anthony Markanich.
- 47': Attempt missed. Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jefferson Díaz with a cross.
- 48': Foul by Edwin Cerrillo (LA Galaxy).
- 48': Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Christian Ramirez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC).
- 52': Attempt blocked. Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Fagúndez.
- 56': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy).
- 56': Elijah Wynder (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Attempt saved. Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by John McCarthy (LA Galaxy). Assisted by Owen Gene.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 58': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Julián Aude (LA Galaxy).
- 59': Foul by Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC).
- 59': Miki Yamane (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Samuel Shashoua replaces Jeong Sang-Bin.
- 60': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces Anthony Markanich.
- 63': Attempt saved. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by John McCarthy (LA Galaxy). Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra with a cross.
- 64': Attempt saved. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by John McCarthy (LA Galaxy). Assisted by Kelvin Yeboah.
- 64': Attempt saved. Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by John McCarthy (LA Galaxy). Assisted by Jefferson Díaz.
- 66': Foul by Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC).
- 66': Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC).
- 67': Julián Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 67': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Isaiah Parente replaces Elijah Wynder.
- 68': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Matheus Nascimento replaces Christian Ramirez.
- 69': Foul by Diego Fagúndez (LA Galaxy).
- 69': Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 69': Diego Fagúndez (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Handball by Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC).
- 71': Foul by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy).
- 71': Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Morris Duggan is caught offside.
- 73': Foul by Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC).
- 73': Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 73': Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Maya Yoshida with a headed pass.
- 74': Foul by Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC).
- 74': Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Attempt saved. Tucker Lepley (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alec Smir (Minnesota United FC). Assisted by Matheus Nascimento.
- 76': Foul by Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy).
- 76': Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Samuel Shashoua.
- 77': Attempt saved. Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal by John McCarthy (LA Galaxy). Assisted by Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
- 78': Diego Fagúndez (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC).
- 79': Attempt saved. Samuel Shashoua (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by John McCarthy (LA Galaxy). Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra.
- 80': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Maya Yoshida.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra with a cross.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Morris Duggan.
- 81': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Emiro Garcés replaces Tucker Lepley.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra.
- 83': Penalty conceded by Maya Yoshida (LA Galaxy) with a handball in the penalty area.
- 84': VAR Decision: Penalty Minnesota United FC.
- 87': Goal! Minnesota United FC 2, LA Galaxy 1. Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
- 88': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Miguel Berry replaces Diego Fagúndez.
- 89': Attempt saved. Gabriel Pec (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alec Smir (Minnesota United FC). Assisted by Matheus Nascimento with a headed pass.
- 89': Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC).
- 89': Julián Aude (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90': Attempt missed. Zanka (LA Galaxy) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Isaiah Parente with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90': Goal! Minnesota United FC 2, LA Galaxy 2. Emiro Garcés (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Miguel Berry following a set piece situation.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Julián Aude (LA Galaxy).
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Wil Trapp.
- 90'+5': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Emiro Garcés.
- 90'+7': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Emiro Garcés.
- 90'+7': Attempt blocked. Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Joseph Rosales with a cross.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Minnesota United FC 2, LA Galaxy 2.
- 0': Match ends, Minnesota United FC 2, LA Galaxy 2.
Statistics
 LA |
MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 16 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 56.8 | Possession | 43.2 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 424 | Accurate Passes | 283 |
| 506 | Passes | 374 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 12 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 64 | Long Balls | 45 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 22 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 11 | Tackles | 7 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 41 | Effective Clearances | 25 |
| 41 | Clearances | 25 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,607
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,607
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego FC | 28 | +19 | 53 |
| 2 | Minnesota United FC | 28 | +16 | 50 |
| 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 27 | +16 | 49 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 27 | +10 | 44 |
Line-Ups
Minnesota United FC (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alec Smir (GK) |
| 23 | Morris Duggan |
| 5 | Nicolás Romero  |
| 28 | Jefferson Díaz |
| 13 | Anthony Markanich |
| 21 | Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 26 | Joaquín Pereyra |
| 31 | Hassani Dotson |
| 9 | Kelvin Yeboah |
| 7 | Jeong Sang-Bin |
LA Galaxy (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 77 | John McCarthy (GK) |
| 4 | Maya Yoshida |
| 5 | Mathias Jørgensen |
| 3 | Julián Aude |
| 2 | Miki Yamane |
| 6 | Edwin Cerrillo |
| 21 | Tucker Lepley |
| 22 | Elijah Wynder |
| 17 | Christian Ramírez |
| 7 | Diego Fagundez |
| 11 | Gabriel Pec |
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