Minnesota United Falls to Los Angeles FC in MLS
The Minnesota United with Alexi Gómez played the full 90 minutes but fell to Los Angeles FC in the MLS. The Peruvian team was dominated from start to finish by their opponents and couldn't do much throughout the match. The game ended 2-0 in favor of the home team, who continue to be at the top of the league despite it being their first season in the Major League Soccer.
Match Report
As expected, Los Angeles FC started the match dominating as they wanted to take advantage of playing at home. They didn't waste their chances and took the lead through Eduard Atuesta in the 31st minute, with an assist from Italian Diego Rossi.
Shortly after scoring the first goal, they made it 2-0, this time with Latif Blessing providing the play for Mark-Anthony Kaye to score in the 37th minute. Neither team managed to score again in the second half.
This is the Peruvian's third match with Minnesota United in the MLS. It's the second game he starts as a starter and the first where he plays the full 90 minutes. It seems that the popular 'hiena' is finding his place in his new club, which seems to have welcomed him well despite the problems he had at Atlas earlier this year.
Match Summary
With this result, Los Angeles FC have 19 points and are second in the Western Conference. Their next opponent will be New York City, featuring another Peruvian, Alexander Callens. Meanwhile, Minnesota United remains in fifth place with 12 points and their next match will be played at home against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Lineups:
Los Angeles FC:
The #LAFC Starting XI vs. @MNUFC #LAFCvMIN pic.twitter.com/YZyK40GvOL
— LAFC (@LAFC) May 10, 2018
Minnesota United:
Meet your XI in the City of Angels
4-3-3 | #ScarvesUpMN pic.twitter.com/IURRCyymq1
— Minnesota United FC (@MNUFC) May 10, 2018
Match Preview
Los Angeles FC will face the Minnesota United of Alexi Gómez in the MLS. Both teams are currently in good form in the American league and neither wants to lose that momentum. Therefore, they will both look to gain an advantage and remain at the top of the Western Conference. The match will be played on Wednesday, May 8th at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles at 9:00 PM Peruvian time (01:00 AM GMT).
Team Information
Los Angeles FC is playing their first season in the MLS and they are doing well in the North American tournament. They currently sit in second place in the Western Conference with 16 points, and they hope to maintain their position until the end of the season to qualify for the playoffs and potentially win the championship.
Minnesota United is having an inconsistent season but currently sits in fifth place in the standings with 12 points. This is a significant improvement compared to last year when they failed to qualify for the playoffs. They hope to reach the playoffs this season with the new players they have signed, including Peruvian Alexi Gómez.
Recent Results
In their last match, Minnesota United faced Vancouver Whitecaps, with Alexi Gómez starting as a titular player. They won the match 1-0 despite playing with one less player on the field. This victory helped them accumulate 12 points so far in the tournament, with 4 wins.
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Match Incidents
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