NASL Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United Settles for 1-1 Draw with Ottawa Fury

Published on July 11, 2015 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Minnesota United FC News Release


BLAINE, Minn. (Saturday, July 11th, 2015) -- Minnesota took a first half lead thanks to a strike from forward Christian Ramirez but had to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Ottawa Fury after a second half penalty kick.

"It's tough to play well and not be able to see games out," said United Head Coach Manny Lagos. "I see a lot of stuff tonight that we can build on to get better this season."

United came out with a very aggressive lineup and attacking play, and dominated the possession and the chances early on. After having an early goal disallowed, Minnesota ended Ottawa's North American Soccer League record shutout streak in the 32nd minute. Tiago Calvano played a perfect ball with the outside of his foot to Christian Ramirez in the Ottawa penalty area. Ramirez took the ball on the bounce and volleyed the ball past Ottawa goalkeeper Romuald Peiser to end the the shutout streak at 648 minutes.

Injuries plagued Ottawa all evening, with three players hurt during the match. The Fury lost Sinisa Ubiparipovic in the first half after a collision, forcing an early substitution. Peiser almost needed to be relieved after his hand was stepped on in a scrum. Oliver Minatel's injury was one of the most severe--minutes after coming into the match, he caught a boot to the face from Ramirez, as both were trying to win a ball in the penalty area. The foul earned the Fury a penalty kick. Tom Heinemann stepped up and slotted home the tying goal for his side.

Minnesota tried to come away with all three points with a late offensive flurry, including a Pablo Campos header that was saved off the line by Peiser, but was unable to reclaim the lead, settling for a draw with the Fury.

United hosts its second of three matches in eight days this Wednesday July 15th, when the Jacksonville Armada come to town. Minnesota then welcomes Liga MX side Club León and former player Miguel Ibarra on Saturday July 18th for an international friendly. You can secure your seats to both matches by calling 763.4SOCCER or visiting MNUnitedFC.com/tickets.

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