“Carles Gil steps up and converts the penalty with his left foot to give New England an early lead, putting the Revolution in front inside five minutes.”
Pivotal“Minnesota United hit back through Kelvin Yeboah's penalty to level at 1-1, erasing New England's early advantage and resetting the contest just past the quarter-hour mark.”
Pivotal“Four minutes into the second half, Luca Langoni finds the net to restore New England's lead at 2-1 — a moment that would prove to be the decisive strike of the match.”
Pivotal“Griffin Yow is booked for time wasting in stoppage time, a telling sign of New England's intent to protect their narrow lead as Minnesota pressed for an equaliser that never came.”
New England
Minnesota United
Outstanding performance
New England•MidfielderNew England secured all three points despite spending the majority of the match chasing the statistical battle, as Minnesota United controlled 54% of possession, generated more dangerous attacks (66 to 49), and created more big chances. The Revolution were clinical where it mattered. Carles Gil converted from the spot inside five minutes after a VAR decision awarded a penalty following a foul on Dor Turgeman, only for Minnesota to level through Kelvin Yeboah's own penalty in the 26th minute. It was Luca Langoni who proved the difference just four minutes into the second half, finishing to restore New England's lead and ultimately settle the contest. The Loons had the chances to equalize — missing two big opportunities — but their wastefulness in front of goal cost them dearly. For New England, it is a precious three points given their position, while Minnesota will rue a performance that deserved more on another day.
How entertaining was this match?
Mamadou Dieng's header is saved.
Tanner Beason is on, and Dor Turgeman is off.
Morris Duggan's header is saved.
Tomas Chancalay takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Anthony Markanich takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Mauricio Gonzalez is on, and Nectarios Triantis is off.
Griffin Yow is substituted off for Brayan Ceballos.
Devin Padelford comes on for Nicolas Romero.
Devin Padelford is on, and Nicolas Romero is off.
Owen Gene comes on for Michael Boxall.
Mamadou Dieng is on, and Kelvin Yeboah is off.
Tomas Chancalay's right-footed shot is blocked.
Nectarios Triantis takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Dor Turgeman takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Luca LangoniLuca Langoni scores with a right-footed shot.
Ethan Kohler takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Peyton Miller's right-footed shot is blocked.
The first half ends with a score of 1-1.
Dor Turgeman takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Will Sands takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Luca Langoni's right-footed shot is saved.
Tomas Chancalay takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Peyton Miller takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Joaquin Pereyra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Peyton Miller's header is saved.
Joaquin Pereyra takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Nicolas Romero's header is saved.
Kelvin YeboahKelvin Yeboah takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Kelvin Yeboah scores, making it 1-1.
Peyton Miller's header is saved.
Tomas Chancalay takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent scores with a left-footed shot.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Carles Gil de Pareja Vicent scores, making it 1-0.
VAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Dor Turgeman.
Two of MLS's top Eastern Conference sides go head-to-head at Gillette Stadium, separated by just one point in the standings. New England's blistering recent form makes them narrow favorites, but Minnesota United arrive with momentum of their own and plenty to play for in the title race.
