The Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids fixture has grown to be one typically fraught with playing cards and drama. The most recent version was no totally different as the sport grew to become a feisty affair.
A complete of six yellow playing cards had been issued throughout the sport together with 16 fouls. The purple card that was issued to Jack Worth was downgraded to a yellow after a VAR evaluation.
Minnesota United got here out the victors by a rating of 3-1 with targets from Bakaye Dibassy, Robin Lod and Abu Danladi. MNUFC goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair had an enormous night time to maintain Colorado from mounting a comeback.
The Loons journey right down to Madison for the primary aggressive model of “The Battle of the Birds” on Wednesday night time. Ahead Madison will host Minnesota United within the third spherical of the US Open Cup.
Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15) avoids stepping on Colorado Rapids ahead Diego Rubio (11) throughout the match at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye (14) fouls Minnesota United midfielder Wil Trapp (20) throughout the match at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Referee Chris Penso reaches for a purple card after Colorado Rapids midfielder Jack Worth (19) fouled Minnesota United ahead Luis Amarilla (9) throughout the match at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. After reviewing the play with VAR the purple card was rescinded and a yellow card was issued as a substitute. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen
Referee Chris Penso critiques the decision on the sector of a purple card issued to Colorado Rapids midfielder Jack Worth (19) for the foul on Minnesota United ahead Luis Amarilla (9) throughout the Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids match at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. After reviewing the play with VAR the purple card was rescinded and a yellow card was issued as a substitute. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Jack Worth (19) reacts to his purple card being rescinded for fouling Minnesota United ahead Luis Amarilla (9) throughout the Minnesota United vs Colorado Rapids match at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) kicks the ball throughout the match in opposition to the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Colorado Rapids midfielder Jack Worth (19) slides in to try to dam a shot by Minnesota United midfielder Franco Fragapane (7) throughout the match at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United ahead Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) runs down the sideline throughout the match in opposition to the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) celebrates after scoring a objective with teammate Bongokuhle Hlongwane (21) throughout the match in opposition to the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United gamers have fun with Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) after scoring a objective throughout the match in opposition to the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United midfielder Kervin Arriaga (33) celebrates in direction of The Wonderwall after going up 3-1 in opposition to the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United ahead Abu Danladi (18) scores a objective after capturing round Colorado Rapids defender Auston Trusty (5) throughout the match at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United ahead Abu Danladi (18) and Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17) have fun after Danladi scored a objective throughout the match in opposition to the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Supporters in The Wonderwall have fun after Minnesota United ahead Abu Danladi (18) scored a objective to place Minnesota United up 3-1 over the Colorado Rapids at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures
A Minnesota United supporter heckles Colorado Rapids goalkeeper William Yarbrough (22) throughout the match at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Supporters in The Wonderwall have fun after Minnesota United defeated the Colorado Rapids by a rating of 3-1 at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) celebrates with The Wonderwall after Minnesota United defeated the Colorado Rapids by a rating of 3-1 at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United mascot, PK, holds a Darkish Clouds flag after Minnesota United defeated the Colorado Rapids by a rating of 3-1 at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) takes query from the media after Minnesota United defeated the Colorado Rapids by a rating 3-1 at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)
Minnesota United ahead Abu Danladi (18) takes query from the media after Minnesota United defeated the Colorado Rapids by a rating 3-1 at Allianz Subject in Saint Paul, Minn., on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photograph by Seth Steffenhagen/Steffenhagen Pictures)