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Minnesota United defeats LAFC 3-1 to stay in playoff hunt
Minnesota United kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC at BMO Stadium. Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals, while defender Cherrion Valerius netted his first career goal to secure the win.
With this result, Minnesota United moves within two points of a Western Conference postseason berth with one match remaining. For LAFC, the loss prevents them from finishing in the top four, meaning they will not secure home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs.
LAFC star Son Heung-min played the full 90 minutes as an attacking midfielder but did not record any goals or assists during the match. The defeat marks a three-match winless streak for LAFC, who currently sit sixth in the Western Conference.
Entities
Cherrion Valerius · Joaquín Pereyra · Los Angeles FC · Minnesota United · Sergio Vásquez · Son Heung-min
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals for Minnesota United. kstp.com · www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cherrion Valerius scored his first career goal during the match. kstp.com · www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minnesota United defeated LAFC with a score of 3-1. kstp.com · www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The victory puts Minnesota United within two points of a Western Conference postseason berth. kstp.com · www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sergio Vásquez scored an unassisted goal for LAFC in the final minute of regulation. kstp.com · www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The loss ended a four-match unbeaten streak for LAFC. kstp.com · www.newsday.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com