"Ten-man Minnesota United edged out the Seattle Sounders 7-6 on penalties following a remarkable 3-3 draw at Allianz Field. Seattle raced into a 2-0 lead inside eight minutes on Saturday, with Albert Rusnak and Danny Musovski on target. Joaquin Pereyra hit back in the 19th minute for the home team, but Minnesota's comeback hopes were dented when Joseph Rosales saw red for headbutting Jesus Ferreira."
"Jordan Morris, though, hauled the Sounders level with two minutes of normal time remaining, setting up the shootout. Pereyra and Morris both missed their spot-kicks, with Markanich and then Obed Vargas following suit before Hassani Dotson and Osaze De Rosario did likewise. Yet the decisive moment came when Seattle goalkeeper Andrew Thomas, who was only brought on as a late substitute, struck the woodwork with his attempt."
"FC Cincinnati, meanwhile, required a late goal from Brenner to see off their fierce rivals, the Columbus Crew, 2-1. Jacen Russell-Rowe opened the scoring for the Crew in the 63rd minute, but Brenner swiftly equalised before making himself the hero in the 86th minute, as Cincinnati set up an Eastern Conference semi-final against Inter Miami. Remarkably, Minnesota have not won any of their last four games in regulation time, with both of their victories over Seattle in the best-of-three series coming via penalty shootout."
Minnesota United beat Seattle Sounders 7-6 on penalties after a 3-3 draw. Seattle led 2-0 inside eight minutes via Albert Rusnak and Danny Musovski. Joaquin Pereyra scored in the 19th minute, but Joseph Rosales was sent off for headbutting Jesus Ferreira, leaving Minnesota with ten men. Jefferson Diaz and Anthony Markanich overturned the deficit after halftime. Jordan Morris equalised with two minutes remaining, forcing a shootout in which several players missed and substitute goalkeeper Andrew Thomas struck the woodwork. FC Cincinnati beat Columbus Crew 2-1 as Brenner scored late to set up an Eastern semi-final. Seattle led in expected goals and shots.
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