Tacoma Defiance Battles to Draw with Minnesota United FC 2
Tukwila, Wash. – The Tacoma Defiance secured a thrilling 1-1 draw against Minnesota United FC 2 at Starfire Stadium on Saturday night, ultimately triumphing in a penalty shootout. Demian Alvarez made a significant impact, scoring the equalizer in the dying moments of regulation—his first goal of the season—and also netting the decisive penalty.
The match kicked off under mostly cloudy skies, with Minnesota taking the lead through Luke Hille’s goal in the 71st minute. The Defiance responded in the 84th minute with Alvarez’s equalizer, setting the stage for a dramatic shootout. During the shootout, Alvarez, Peter Kingston, Charlie Gaffney, and Yu Tsukanome all converted their penalties for Tacoma, while Minnesota’s Devin Padelford had his attempt saved.
Tacoma faces a brief hiatus before their next challenge against Real Monarchs on Wednesday, June 11, at Zions Bank Stadium. The match, slated for 6:30 p.m. PT, promises to be another exciting encounter as the Defiance look to build on their performance.
With this result, Tacoma earned two valuable points, maintaining momentum as they navigate the season. The team’s resilience was clearly on display, signaling hope for upcoming matches.
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