América vs Minnesota 2025 Leagues Cup, League Phase
62': Igor Lichnovsky
FT - Penalties
3 - 3
América win 8-7 on penalties
3 - 3
América win 8-7 on penalties
Introduction
América are hosting Minnesota United FC
at Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, Texas, USA, starting on . The match is a part of the Leagues Cup.
Match Commentary
- 16': Goal! Club América 0, Minnesota United FC 1. Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra with a through ball following a fast break.
- 27': Own Goal by Michael Boxall, Minnesota United FC. Club América 1, Minnesota United FC 1.
- 31': Goal! Club América 1, Minnesota United FC 2. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra.
- 45': Substitution, Club América. Brian Rodríguez replaces Álvaro Fidalgo.
- 45': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces Robin Lod.
- 45': Substitution, Club América. Isaías Violante replaces Kevin Álvarez.
- 49': Igor Lichnovsky (Club América) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Goal! Club América 2, Minnesota United FC 2. Raúl Zúñiga (Club América) header from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Álex Zendejas with a cross.
- 62': Second yellow card to Igor Lichnovsky (Club América) for a bad foul.
- 64': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah replaces Jefferson Díaz.
- 64': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Nicolás Romero replaces Morris Duggan.
- 64': Substitution, Club América. Sebastián Cáceres replaces Víctor Dávila.
- 65': Goal! Club América 2, Minnesota United FC 3. Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra following a set piece situation.
- 73': Substitution, Club América. Érick Sánchez replaces Jonathan dos Santos.
- 73': Substitution, Club América. Rodrigo Aguirre replaces Henry Martín.
- 84': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Owen Gene replaces Anthony Markanich.
- 88': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Julian Gressel replaces Tani Oluwaseyi.
- 89': Isaías Violante (Club América) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Goal! Club América 3, Minnesota United FC 3. Sebastián Cáceres (Club América) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Brian Rodríguez with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Club América 3, Minnesota United FC 3.
- 90': Penalty Shootout begins Club América 3, Minnesota United FC 3.
- 104': Penalty Shootout ends, Club América 3(8), Minnesota United FC 3(7).
Game Information
Competition: Leagues Cup
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Attendance: 13,885
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Attendance: 13,885
Leagues Cup Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +9 | Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| +3 | Inter Miami CF | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| +7 | LA Galaxy | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| +6 | Orlando City SC | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Statistics
 MIN |
AME |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 13 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 36.3 | Possession | 63.7 |
| 18 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 244 | Accurate Passes | 497 |
| 312 | Passes | 555 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 15 | Crosses | 33 |
| 0.5 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 50 | Long Balls | 44 |
| 19 | Accurate Long Balls | 22 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 18 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 25 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 6 |
| 33 | Effective Clearances | 31 |
| 33 | Clearances | 31 |
América (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ángel Malagón (GK) |
| 31 | Igor Lichnovsky  |
| 3 | Israel Reyes |
| 26 | Cristian Borja |
| 5 | Kevin Álvarez |
| 10 | Alejandro Zendejas |
| 8 | Álvaro Fidalgo |
| 6 | Jonathan dos Santos |
| 19 | Raúl Zúñiga |
| 9 | Henry Martín |
| 11 | Víctor Dávila |
Minnesota United FC (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 15 | Michael Boxall |
| 23 | Morris Duggan |
| 28 | Jefferson Díaz |
| 67 | Carlos Harvey |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 13 | Anthony Markanich |
| 21 | Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
| 14 | Tani Oluwaseyi |
| 26 | Joaquín Pereyra |
| 17 | Robin Lod |
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