Minnesota United Tops Chicago 3-1; Reaches Semifinals of U.S. Open Cup
ALLIANZ FIELD, MINNESOTA, JUL 9 – Minnesota United overcame a first-half deficit and a man advantage after Chicago's red card, with Kelvin Yeboah scoring twice in extra time to secure the 3-1 win, officials said.
- Minnesota United secured a 3-1 victory over Chicago Fire in extra time at their home stadium on Tuesday, advancing to the semifinals of the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.
- The match turned after Chicago's Omar Gonzalez received a red card in the 25th minute, followed by a penalty converted by Brian Gutierrez for an early Chicago lead.
- Early in the second half, Minnesota took advantage of their numerical edge when substitute Robin Lod scored a tap-in, assisted by Anthony Markanich, leveling the match and pushing it toward extra time.
- Kelvin Yeboah entered the match in the 63rd minute and delivered the decisive goal five minutes into extra time, later securing the win by converting a penalty in the final moments of the game.
- This victory advanced Minnesota to its second Open Cup semifinal, scheduled for September 16 or 17, where they will face Austin FC at home, with the final planned for October 1 in Minnesota.
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