Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González score 4 minutes apart to help Minnesota beat Sporting KC 3-1
ST PAUL, Minn. (AP) — In a thrilling match-up between Minnesota and Sporting Kansas City, Anthony Markanich and Mauricio González scored four minutes apart to secure a 3-1 victory for Minnesota on Wednesday night.
The Minnesota team, entering the game with a six-point gap to secure a playoff spot, managed to come back strong, finishing the game unbeaten in their last five matches with two victories.
Markanich opened the scoring in the 72nd minute by heading in a corner kick from Joaquín Pereyra, matching his ninth goal of the season, which ties his total from last year.
González capitalized on a Sporting Kansas City turnover, finding an open path with a calm finish in the 76th minute. Just moments later, Tomás Chancalay's turnover led to Kelvin Yeboah scoring his 18th goal of the season, aided by a diving save from Stefan Cleveland. Taylor Calheira scored for Sporting KC in the 31st minute.
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