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Leagues Cup, Tigres eliminate Minnesota United on penalties

sportsAug 8, 202628289

Tigres advanced in the Leagues Cup after a 0-0 match at Allianz Field, beating Minnesota United 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Minnesota goalkeeper saved two spot kicks, with Kelvin Yeboah and Joaquin Pereyra having attempts saved and Pereyra’s first-half penalty clanging off the crossbar. The Loons held Tigres to two shots on target despite Tigres taking 20 total shots, and Momo Dieng and Anthony Markanich also missed clear chances during the game. Minnesota United fell to 0-1-1 in the Leagues Cup and remain winless in nine matches across all competitions, while Tigres sit 0-0-2 with four points. Head coach Cameron Knowles praised the team’s defensive effort, and captain Wil Trapp said the result was disappointing because Minnesota created the better chances. Minnesota’s final Leagues Cup match is Tuesday versus Atlante in St. Paul and will not affect their elimination, and the club is pursuing a reunion with midfielder Aziel Jackson as talks with his Poland club Jagiellonia Białystok continue.

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