FC Dallas defeats Minnesota

FC Dallas imposed themselves with forcefulness and subjected Minnesota in week 29 of the United States - MLS 2022 tournament. The goals for the visitors were scored by Alan Velasco (10' 2T), Jesús Ferreira (12' 2T), and Michael Boxall (9' 2T, own goal).

FC Dallas had the chance to increase the lead with a shot from Alan Velasco, but he failed to convert as he hit the post in the 57th minute of the second half.

Alan Velasco was the figure of the match. The midfielder of FC Dallas scored 1 goal and had 3 shots on goal.

Jesús Ferreira was also important. The forward of FC Dallas scored 1 goal and had 4 shots on the opposite goal.

The match was quite fought, with the fouls starting to accumulate. There were several players cautioned: Paul Arriola, Marco Farfan, Emanuel Reynoso, Franco Fragapane. Franco Fragapane was sent off after receiving his second yellow card in the 69th minute of the second half.

Minnesota's coach, Adrian Heath, deployed a 4-5-1 strategy with Dayne St. Clair in goal; DJ Taylor, Michael Boxall, Brent Kallman, and Kemar Lawrence in the defensive line; Wil Trapp, Robin Lod, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Emanuel Reynoso, and Franco Fragapane in the midfield; and Luis Amarilla in the attack.

On the other hand, FC Dallas lined up with a 5-4-1 formation with Maarten Paes in goal; Nkosi Tafari Burgess, José Martínez, Ema Twumasi, Edwin Cerrillo, and Marco Farfan in defense; Sebastián Lletget, Paxton Pomykal, Paul Arriola, and Alan Velasco in the midfield; and Jesús Ferreira in the forward position.

The referee Ismail Elfath was selected to officiate the match.

In the next match, Minnesota will visit Portland Timbers, and FC Dallas will play at home against Los Angeles FC at Toyota Stadium.