Christian Ramirez and Darwin Quintero scored at both ends of the first half to help lift Minnesota United FC to a 2-1 win over the New England Revolution Wednesday night at TCF Bank Stadium.
Ramirez put the Loons (8-11-1) in front in the 5th minute, pouncing on an errant headed ball by Jalil Anibaba and cleverly chipping over Matt Turner, who was off his line to play a potential back pass.
Quintero doubled Minnesota’s lead just before the break with a sensational solo effort, picking up the ball just inside the 18-yard box and dancing around four players before slipping a low shot inside the far post.
Diego Fagundez pulled the Revolution (7-6-7) a goal back in the 52nd minute, beating former teammate Bobby Shuttleworth with a penalty kick up the middle after Alexi Gomez pushed over Kelyn Rowe.
But Shuttleworth got the last laugh, diving to his right to push aside a possible equalizer by Krisztian Nemeth and making a reaction stop to rob Scott Caldwell from close range a few moments later.
Goals
- 5’ - MIN - Christian Ramirez | WATCH
- 45’+1’ - MIN - Darwin Quintero | WATCH
- 52’ - NE - Diego Fagundez (PK) | WATCH
Three Things
MOMENT OF THE MATCH
: This moment of individual brilliance from Quintero in first-half stoppage time proved to be the winner.
MAN OF THE MATCH
: Bobby Shuttleworth was massive, making six saves against his former team and ensuring the Loons faithful were singing the Oasis classic “Wonderwall” after the final whistle.
Next Up
- MIN: Sunday, July 22 vs. LAFC (7 pm ET | TSN - Full TV & Streaming info)
- NE: Saturday, July 21 at New York Red Bulls (7 pm ET | TV & Streaming info)
