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03/08/2058, Allianz Field, Saint Paul, USA
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Minnesota Vs Bidvest Wits

Minnesota play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: L Oliver (GK) , C Sword (CB) , D Slone (CB) , C Smylie (RB) , A Alcantara (LB) , N Strittmatter (CM) , G Maurizio (CDM) , J Owen (CDM) , S Bonner (RM) , I Zamarron (LM) , B Barlas (ST) And the subs are: S Soomro (GK) , C Gianfrancesco (CB) , S Lozano (CM) , K Winton (CM) , S Glasgow (ST)

Bidvest Wits play in a 4-2-2-2 formation, and line up with: D Van Dyk (GK) , J Ramatlhodi (CB) , L Gcaba (CB) , Q Nottinggham (RB) , A Kpegah (LB) , T Kole (CDM) , Q Adu (CDM) , D Nzimande (CAM) , J Kune (CAM) , J Joubert (ST) , R Offei (ST) And the subs are: T Ncita (CB) , L Mubalamata (CB) , L Akamba (CM) , R Katubadi (CM) , S Mankattah (ST)

Welcome to Allianz Field in Saint Paul, USA where Minnesota United FC will face Bidvest Wits.  This is a friendly fixture.  The attendance is 16628.

1' - Minnesota kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

5' - Ian Zamarron passes the ball to David Slone.  David Slone slides the ball to Angel Alcantara.  Angel Alcantara passes the ball to Chris Sword.  Jozef Joubert successfully tackles Chris Sword and takes the ball.  Jozef Joubert tries to use ball skills to beat Gianmarco Maurizio and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

8' - Jozef Joubert spots a run from James Kune.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and James Kune is able to control the ball.  James Kune looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is tipped over the crossbar by Lloyd Oliver!  The linesman flags for a corner for  Bidvest Wits.  Quannell Adu will take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box and finds Dakarai Nzimande.  Dakarai Nzimande heads the ball towards goal...but the shot goes over!

13' - Lloyd Oliver plays a short pass to Nicholas Strittmatter.  Nicholas Strittmatter slides the ball to Gianmarco Maurizio.  Gianmarco Maurizio hits the ball long to David Slone.  David Slone slides the ball to Gianmarco Maurizio.  Gianmarco Maurizio attempts to beat James Kune using his skills and succeeds, sending his opponent the wrong way!  

20' - Jabulani Ramatlhodi passes to Luvolwethu Gcaba.  Ian Zamarron tackles Luvolwethu Gcaba and the ball goes loose.  Minnesota try to launch a quick counter attack.  Ian Zamarron spots a run from Brin Barlas.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Brin Barlas has strayed offside!  

26' - Chris Sword finds Joel Owen with a short pass.  Joel Owen sees Sammy Bonner making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Sammy Bonner is able to take the ball.  Sammy Bonner tries to hit the ball past the keeper...and Sammy Bonner scores!  Its a goal for Minnesota!  The ball went in off the upright!

27' - Bidvest Wits kick the ball off for the restart.  

30' - Jabulani Ramatlhodi plays the ball to Trory Kole.  Trory Kole passes to James Kune.  James Kune passes a long ball to Quannell Adu.  Nicholas Strittmatter successfully tackles Quannell Adu and the ball goes loose.  Jozef Joubert spots a run from Dakarai Nzimande.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Dakarai Nzimande takes the ball.  Dakarai Nzimande reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Nicholas Strittmatter manages to get to the ball first!  

32' - Nicholas Strittmatter finds Gianmarco Maurizio with a long ball.  Gianmarco Maurizio tries to use ball skills to beat Dakarai Nzimande, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

33' - Gianmarco Maurizio tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but Dave Van Dyk manages to stop the shot!  

44' - Afram Kpegah spots a run from James Kune.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Bidvest Wits kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Jabulani Ramatlhodi passes to Dakarai Nzimande.  Dakarai Nzimande passes the ball to James Kune.  James Kune sees Jozef Joubert making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

52' - Dakarai Nzimande spots a run from Razi Offei.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Razi Offei is caught offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Quaashie Nottinggham will come off.  Lloyd Mubalamata joins the game from the bench.  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like David Slone is going to be taken off.  Carlo Gianfrancesco is brought on from the bench.  

59' - Angel Alcantara speeds past James Kune.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Nicholas Strittmatter will come off.  Stephen Lozano joins the game from the bench.  

70' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jabulani Ramatlhodi will come off.  Lakista Akamba is brought on from the bench.  

71' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like James Kune is going to be taken off.  Rex Katubadi joins the game from the bench.  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Ian Zamarron is going to be taken off.  Kai Winton is brought on from the bench.  

73' - Rex Katubadi tries to use ball skills to beat Chris Sword.  He sends his opponent the wrong way and takes the ball forward!  

74' - Rex Katubadi sees Dakarai Nzimande making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Dakarai Nzimande runs on to the ball.  Dakarai Nzimande tries to cutback, the ball falling to Razi Offei.  Razi Offei hits a shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Razi Offei for Bidvest Wits!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

74' - Minnesota kick the ball off for the restart.  

83' - Gianmarco Maurizio chips a long ball to Chris Smylie.  Chris Smylie crosses the ball, but Trory Kole intercepts and clears the ball.  

84' - Rex Katubadi spots a run from Quannell Adu.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Quannell Adu is caught offside!  

87' - Brin Barlas passes the ball to Chris Smylie.  Chris Smylie plays a long pass to Chris Sword.  Lakista Akamba tackles Chris Sword and the ball goes loose.  Gianmarco Maurizio takes the ball past Lakista Akamba with a turn of pace.  

88' - Gianmarco Maurizio crosses the ball and finds Brin Barlas.  Brin Barlas jumps up and gets his head to the ball attempting to beat the keeper...but the shot sails over the bar!

91' - Dave Van Dyk sees Razi Offei making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Razi Offei takes the ball.  Razi Offei tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Razi Offei for Bidvest Wits!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!



The match has ended Minnesota United FC 1 - 2 Bidvest Wits.