Minnesota United defeat FC Dallas 1-0

For week 1 of the United States – MLS 2023 tournament, Minnesota won a narrow victory this Saturday when they visited FC Dallas. The visit scored the game’s only goal after 2 minutes of the second half, by Mender García. After an individual movement on the right, the striker finishes the goal from the big box and surprises the rival goalkeeper, who can do nothing.

The figure of the meeting was Mender García. The Minnesota United striker scored 1 goal and twice on target against FC Dallas.

Another of Toyota Stadium’s key footballers was Dayne St. Clair. The Minnesota United goalkeeper performed well against FC Dallas by stopping 4 shots.

It was a game with many fouls and many interruptions. There were 3 warned: Wil Trapp, Miguel Tapias and Paxton Pomykal.

FC Dallas coach Nicolás Estévez staged a 4-3-3 formation on the pitch with Maarten Paes in goal; Marco Farfan, Ema Twumasi, Sébastien Ibeagha and José Martínez on the defensive line; Sebastián Lletget, Facundo Quignón and Paxton Pomykal in the middle; and Paul Arriola, Jesús Ferreira and Alan Velasco in attack.

For their part, those led by Adrian Heath failed with a 4-4-2 strategy with Dayne St. Clair under the three sticks; Miguel Tapias, Michael Boxall, Zarek Valentin and Kemar Lawrence in defence; Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Robin Lod, Wil Trapp and Franco Fragapane in midfield; and Mender García and Kervin Arriaga up front.

The designated referee for the match was Ramy Touchan.

FC Dallas will host LA Galaxy in the next round, while Minnesota will visit .

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