Soccer Stalemate

Chancalay Strikes First for Minnesota United

Minnesota United took the lead through Tomas Chancalay in the first half. The goal gave the home side an early advantage and set the stage for a tense second half. Minnesota looked to be on course for a win in front of their home crowd, according to News Observer.

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Dreyer's 64th-Minute PK Levels the Score

San Diego FC pulled level in the 64th minute when Anders Dreyer stepped up and converted a penalty kick. The spot kick wiped out Minnesota's lead and gave San Diego a share of the points. Dreyer's finish was composed and left the goalkeeper with no chance, according to Kansas City Star.

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Minnesota's Winless Streak Stretches Further

The draw extended Minnesota United's winless run to seven games, according to Myrtle Beach Online. That streak is a growing concern for the club. They have now gone seven straight matches without a victory, a troubling run for a team looking to climb the MLS standings.

San Diego, meanwhile, came away with a point on the road. That is a solid result for an expansion side still finding its footing in MLS. The draw keeps their momentum going, according to Belleville News-Democrat.

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Dos Santos Stands Tall with Seven Saves

San Diego goalkeeper CJ dos Santos was outstanding in the draw. He made seven saves to deny Minnesota a winner after Dreyer's equalizer. Without his performance, San Diego could easily have left Saint Paul with nothing, according to Lufkin Daily News.

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