Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United FC played to a 0–0 draw on Tuesday at America First Field in an Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs match that required a penalty shootout to decide the winner, with Minnesota prevailing 5–4 from the spot.
Jefferson Diaz received a yellow card for Minnesota in the 8′, setting a physical tone early. Diego Luna forced a save in the 13′ for Real Salt Lake, while Joseph Rosales tested the keeper with a shot saved in the 18′ for Minnesota. Michael Boxall's header was saved in the 33′ as Minnesota continued to press.
The second half saw both sides create chances. Kelvin Yeboah's shot was saved in the 47′, and Cristian Arango twice forced saves in the 52′, with Diego Luna also denied moments later. Arango had another attempt saved in the 60′. Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi's effort was saved in the 71′, and Wil Trapp was cautioned in the 80′. Minnesota pressed late, with shots saved in the 83′ from Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Kelvin Yeboah, while Diogo Gonçalves forced a save in the 85′ for Salt Lake.
In stoppage time, Cristian Arango's header was saved in the 90+3′. The penalty shootout saw Jefferson Diaz convert the decisive kick for Minnesota after Justen Glad missed for Real Salt Lake.
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