Minnesota Secures Playoff Win with Jefferson Diaz's Shootout Goal

Minnesota

state of the United States of America Real Salt Lake

soccer club in Sandy, Utah, USA United States of America

country primarily located in North America Major League Soccer

professional soccer league in the USA and Canada

Highlights

Minnesota and Real Salt Lake played to a scoreless draw in regulation during their playoff match.
Jefferson Diaz scored the decisive goal in the shootout, bringing Minnesota to victory with a score of 5-4.
This win marks a historic moment for Minnesota, as it is their first MLS Cup playoff victory via penalty shootouts.

Story

On October 29, 2024, Minnesota United faced Real Salt Lake in the first match of a best-of-three series in the MLS playoffs. The game took place in Sandy, Utah and concluded with both teams remaining scoreless after the regulation time. This led to a tense penalty shootout to determine the winner. Jefferson Diaz became the hero for Minnesota, scoring the pivotal goal in the sixth round of penalties. His precise shot sent RSL's goalkeeper Zac MacMath the wrong way, securing the team's victory.

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