Minnesota United FC edges Sporting Kansas City 2-1

Posted September 25, 2019 7:00 am

The Associated Press

Chase Gasper (77) of Minnesota United and Graham Zusi (8) of Sporting Kansas City collide in the first half during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in St. Paul, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP) The Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Osvaldo Alonso and Hassani Dotson each scored late in the second half and Minnesota United beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Wednesday night to clinch a playoff spot for the first time in club history.

Botond Barath opened the scoring for Sporting KC in the seventh minute on a shot five yards out from the center of the box, assisted by Johnny Russell. Alonso tied it in the 70th on a shot 11 yards out from the left side of the box, assisted by Abu Danladi.

Dotson finished off the victory in the 90th with a shot nine yards out from the center of the box, assisted by Jan Gregus.

Kansas City (10-15-7) outshot Minnesota (15-10-7) 23 to 16, but was eliminated from playoff contention.

Minnesota drew seven corner kicks, committed 13 fouls and was given one red card. Sporting KC drew six corner kicks, committed 11 fouls and was given two yellow cards.

Both teams next play Sunday. Minnesota hosts Los Angeles FC, and Sporting KC hosts Portland.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Kevin Molino (7) of Minnesota United attempts a shot on goal in the first half during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in St. Paul, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP) The Associated Press

Botond Barath (2) of Sporting Kansas City celebrated with teammates after scoring a goal in the first half during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in St. Paul, Minn. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP) The Associated Press

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