ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota United made the first game at Allianz Field a real show, with end-to-end action that entertained the raucous fans as much as the new stadium itself. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi had two goals and an assist to help New York City FC forge a 3-3 draw Saturday in Minnesota United’s much-anticipated home opener, the debut of the $250 million facility and latest soccer-specific venue for Major League Soccer . Angelo Rodriguez, with a setup by Ethan Finlay, scored for Minnesota in the 20th minute. In the 64th minute, Tajouri-Shradi scored the equalizer on a corner kick that grazed defender Francisco Calvo’s left foot on the way past goalie Vito Mannone. In the end, the Loons played a little too aggressively for Heath’s liking, lamenting some of the defensive lapses despite the natural buzz from the crowd energy.

Source: National Post April 13, 2019 23:26 UTC