Loïc Williams Ntambue Kayumba Gironés’ 83rd-Minute Own Goal Makes It 2-2

Colorado Rapids and Minnesota United FC drew 2-2 in Major League Soccer, with an 83rd-minute own goal cancelling out Colorado’s late lead. The result leaves both teams with a share of the points after a match Colorado largely controlled but could not close out.

Late own goal changes the result

Colorado opened the scoring at 45', when Darren Yapi made it 1-0 with a normal goal assisted by Keegan Rosenberry. Minnesota responded at 52', as Kelvin Yeboah scored the normal goal that made it 1-1. Yeboah was Minnesota’s standout performer, earning an 8.1 rating across 90 minutes while recording one goal, one shot on target and one key pass.

Georgi Minoungou restored Colorado’s advantage at 74', scoring to make it 2-1 after 20 minutes on the field. However, Loïc Williams Ntambue Kayumba Gironés scored an own goal at 83', counting for Minnesota United FC and producing the final 2-2 score. The late equaliser was the decisive turning point, denying Colorado a win after it had regained the lead.

Colorado’s control not enough

Colorado had 60% possession, 517 total passes and 15 shots to Minnesota’s 333 passes and 11 shots. The Rapids also led expected goals, 2.09 to 1.55, and shots on goal, 4 to 2, so the draw came despite their stronger statistical profile. Their position was also affected by Sayed Abu Farkhi’s red card at 68'. Miguel Navarro received Colorado’s other yellow card, while Owen Gene was booked for Minnesota.

Western Conference positions

The standings after the match list Colorado Rapids ninth in the Western Conference with 38 points from 29 games, while Minnesota United FC are 13th with 31 points from 29 games. Colorado are seven points ahead of Minnesota. Both teams’ most recent listed pre-match result was a draw, and this finished match produced another one.