Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United

7 May 2023 · MLS · 2023

Full time 3 – 2

Half-time: 1–1

Brian White 17’, 52’
Simon Becher 56’

Michael Boxall 33’
Jeong Sang-bin 65’

Match summary

Vancouver Whitecaps won 3-2 at home to Minnesota United. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, Brian White put Vancouver Whitecaps ahead in the 17th minute and Michael Boxall equalised from a corner in the 33rd minute. In the second half, White put Vancouver Whitecaps back in front from a corner in the 52nd minute, Simon Becher made it 3-1 in the 56th minute, and Jeong Sang-bin pulled one back to make it 3-2 in the 65th minute.

There was little between the sides on chances: Vancouver Whitecaps created 2.71 expected goals (xG) from 17 shots, Minnesota United 2.44 from 11.

Key events

Vancouver Whitecaps Minnesota United

Kick-off

Brian WhiteRight foot shot

1-0

17’

29’

Joseph RosalesLuis Amarilla

33’

Michael BoxallRight foot shot

1-1

33’

Robin LodShot on target

Brian WhiteShot on target

45’

Half-time1-1

Second half underway

Brian WhiteLeft foot shot

2-1

52’

Simon BecherBrian White

55’

Simon BecherLeft foot shot

3-1

56’

62’

Bongokuhle HlongwaneShot on target

Russell TeibertAlessandro Schöpf

64’

65’

Jeong Sang-binRight foot shot

3-2

66’

Brent KallmanFranco Fragapane

66’

Mender GarcíaBongokuhle Hlongwane

72’

Mender GarcíaShot on target

Pedro ViteShot on target

74’

Mathías LabordaRyan Gauld

78’

Hassani DotsonWil Trapp

Ryan RaposoLuís Martins

79’

Ryan RaposoShot on target

90+5’

Full-time3-2

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Vancouver Whitecaps 2.71 xGMinnesota United 2.44 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Minnesota United attacking Vancouver Whitecaps attacking

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Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3-3 Starting XI

Minnesota United 4-2-3-1 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


Yohei Takaoka	90′	3	2	31	2	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


Javain Brown	90′	5	–	1	6	1	32	1	–	–	–
Ranko Veselinović	90′	3	1	–	9	5	53	1	–	1	–
Tristan Blackmon	90′	1	3	2	4	2	52	1	–	–	–
Luís Martins Taken off	79′	–	1	–	–	–	41	1	–	–	–
Mathías Laborda Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	–	1	1	7	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


Julian Gressel	90′	–	–	45	2	0.22	1	–	1	–	–	–
Andrés Cubas	90′	–	1	49	1	0.01	2	2	3	1	1	–
Alessandro Schöpf Taken off	64′	–	–	30	1	0.04	4	–	5	1	–	–
Pedro Vite	90′	–	–	38	1	0.22	2	–	5	1	1	–
Ryan Gauld Taken off	79′	–	1	29	3	0.27	5	–	7	1	–	–
Russell Teibert Came on as a substitute	26′	–	–	5	–	0.00	1	–	1	–	–	–
Ryan Raposo Came on as a substitute	11′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards2 players


Brian White Taken off	55′	2	–	3	3	1.32	0.10	1	2	–	14	–
Simon Becher Came on as a substitute	35′	1	–	2	1	0.50	0.11	1	4	2	8	–

Goalkeeper1 player


Dayne St. Clair	90′	3	3	28	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


D.J. Taylor	90′	–	–	–	–	–	52	–	–	–	–
Michael Boxall	90′	3	1	3	4	1	57	2	1	–	–
Miguel Tapias	90′	–	4	2	2	2	58	1	–	–	–
Kemar Lawrence	90′	–	1	–	3	3	42	–	–	–	–

Midfielders8 players


Robin Lod	90′	–	1	67	2	0.34	1	1	5	–	2	–
Wil Trapp Taken off	78′	–	–	62	1	0.23	1	–	2	1	1	–
Bongokuhle Hlongwane Taken off	66′	–	–	24	–	0.02	–	–	2	–	2	–
Franco Fragapane Taken off	66′	–	–	21	1	0.03	1	–	1	1	–	–
Joseph Rosales Came on as a substitute	61′	–	–	18	–	0.00	1	1	4	1	1	–
Brent Kallman Came on as a substitute	24′	–	–	28	–	0.00	–	–	3	–	–	–
Mender García Came on as a substitute	24′	–	–	3	1	0.06	–	–	–	–	–	–
Hassani Dotson Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	9	–	0.01	1	–	1	2	–	–

Forwards2 players


Jeong Sang-bin	90′	1	–	4	1	0.75	0.29	2	–	–	21	–
Luis Amarilla Taken off	29′	–	–	–	–	–	0.01	–	1	1	8	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Vancouver Whitecaps D W W D D

Minnesota United W L L L D

Last five league games before this one, oldest first. Select one to open it.

Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Minnesota United 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps, 26 Mar 23 Next meeting: Minnesota United 1-3 Vancouver Whitecaps, 04 Jul 24 All Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.