Minnesota United secured a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night, with Kelvin Yeboah scoring the decisive goal in the 38th minute. Dayne St. Clair delivered a strong performance in goal, making two crucial saves to secure the shutout.
Yeboah’s goal was a skillful back-heeled volley after a well-worked team move involving Tani Oluwaseyi and Michael Boxall. Despite San Jose dominating possession with 68% and registering 15 total shots, Minnesota managed to hold on for the win with a 6-3 advantage in on-target shots.
St. Clair has now kept clean sheets in back-to-back games, stopping seven of the eight shots he has faced this season. The Earthquakes, who came into the game with a plus-five scoring margin, were unable to break through the Minnesota defense on the night.
Minnesota United now have a record of 2-1-0, while the San Jose Earthquakes drop to 2-1-0. The victory highlighted the team’s strong defensive display and effective attacking play, marking a positive result for the Minnesota side.
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