Minnesota tops Sporting KC 2-1 on Reynoso PK

By: The Associated Press Posted: 2:23 PM CDT Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 Last Modified: 4:30 PM CDT Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Emanuel Reynoso's penalty kick in the 37th minute was the difference as Minnesota strengthened its playoff potential with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Emanuel Reynoso's penalty kick in the 37th minute was the difference as Minnesota strengthened its playoff potential with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Emanuel Reynoso’s penalty kick in the 37th minute was the difference as Minnesota strengthened its playoff potential with a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.

It was the first successful penalty kick of the season for Minnesota, which moved into fifth place in the Western Division.

Entering the match in eighth place, the Loons (13-11-9) conceded a goal in the eighth minute when Johnny Russell’s header from the back post found the foot of Khiry Shelton for the close range score.

Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda (17) and Minnesota United midfielder Osvaldo Alonso (6) vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota got that back from Franco Fragapane in the 20th minute as he volleyed a loose ball at the 18 into the net.

The penalty came after Emanuel Reynoso made a nice touch in the box and was tripped by Ilie Sanchez as he followed the ball.

Kansas City (17-8-7) remained tied with Seattle at the top of the West with two teams having two games remaining. Colorado defeated Houston 1-0 on Sunday to move into a three-way tie but the Rapids have just one game remaining.