Dejan Joveljic helps Sporting KC rally for 3-3 draw with Minnesota United to end long losing streak
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Dejan Joveljic scored in the 80th minute and Sporting Kansas City stormed back from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night, snapping a 10-match losing streak across all competitions dating to last season.
Joveljic, who was acquired from the defending-champion Los Angeles Galaxy in the offseason, scored unassisted to help the club end the second longest skid in league history. Only FC Cincinnati's 14-match slide spanning the 2021-22 seasons was longer.
Minnesota United (2-1-1) got a goal from Hassani Dotson in the 15th minute and another one from Tani Oluwaseyi in the 31st to take a 2-0 lead into halftime. Defender Morris Duggan had his first career assist — in his sixth appearance and fourth start — on Dotson's first goal this season. Bongokuhle Hlongwane notched his first assist this season on Oluwaseyi's first goal of the campaign after scoring eight last season.
Oluwaseyi finished off his first career brace in the first minute of the second half for a 3-0 advantage. Joaquín Pereyra earned his first assist of the season and the second of his career in 10 starts and 11 appearances over two seasons.
Sporting KC got on the scoreboard in the 68th minute when Dániel Sallói took a pass from defender Tim Leibold and scored. It was the first goal this season for Sallói and the first assist for Leibold.
Things got interesting in the 72nd minute thanks to an own goal by Duggan that made it 3-2.
John Pulskamp totaled three saves for Sporting KC, which leads the all-time series 12-9-5.
Dayne St. Clair had one save for Minnesota United.
Minnesota United has a win and a tie in its last two trips to Children's Mercy Park after an 0-9-0 start.
Sporting KC will host Los Angeles FC on Saturday. Minnesota United hosts the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.
___
AP soccer: https://apnews.com/soccer
Topics
-
Dejan Joveljic helps Sporting KC rally for 3-3 draw with Minnesota United to end long losing streak
Dejan Joveljic scored in the 80th minute and Sporting Kansas City stormed back from a three-goal deficit to earn a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United, snapping a 10-match losing streak across all ...ABC News - 1d -
Minnesota United at Sporting Kansas City: Keys to the match, projected starting XI and a prediction
Minnesota United at Sporting Kansas City When: 7:15 p.m. Saturday Where: Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, Kan. Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+ Radio: KSTP-AM, 1500 Weather: 46 degrees, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Dennis Gjengaar scores equalizer early in 2nd half to help Red Bulls earn 2-2 draw with Orlando City
Dennis Gjengaar scored the final goal of the match two minutes into the second half to help the New York Red Bulls earn a 2-2 draw with Orlando City on Saturday. Gjengaar used assists from Peter ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Loons let off, giving up three-goal lead in draw at Kansas City
In a quiet moment inside Allianz Field last year, Hassani Dotson lamented what once was. The Minnesota United midfielder was reminded of the “Bangers Only” T-shirts the club made to support his ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Pulisic scores 2 to give Milan 'very important' win
Christian Pulisic was the hero for AC Milan on Saturday with his two goals helping the Rossoneri end a three-match losing streak in Serie A.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
Postgame takeaways: Hometown hero Jonny Brodzinski sparks NY Rangers' win in Minnesota
There were a few unlikely heroes who helped the Blueshirts snap a four-game losing streak against the Wild.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Manchester United vs. Arsenal: Odds, live stream, pick, prediction, where and how to watch, TV channel
United are bidding to snap their longest ever league losing streak to the GunnersCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
Kane Leads Red Wings to 7–3 Slump-Busting Win over Buffalo
DETROIT—At 10:23 local time Wednesday night, the Detroit Red Wings' six-game losing streak officially ended, as the horn sounded on a sorely needed 7–3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. It would've ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Canucks Swept In Season Series, Lose 3–1 To Utah
The Vancouver Canucks squandered a golden chance to secure a playoff spot, losing 3–1 to Utah Hockey Club on Sunday night. Quinn Hughes scored the opening goal for the Canucks, while Kevin ...Yahoo Sports - 9h
More from Yahoo Sports
-
Power rankings Big Ten basketball teams entering March Madness: Who is set for a deep run?
After Sunday's conclusion of the conference tournament, here are the Big Ten teams in the best shape entering March MadnessYahoo Sports - 19m -
Power rankings Big Ten basketball teams entering March Madness: Who is set for a deep run?
After Sunday's conclusion of the conference tournament, here are the Big Ten teams in the best shape entering March MadnessYahoo Sports - 19m -
Yahoo Sports AM: Brackets revealed
In today's edition: Brackets revealed, Bengals lock up Chase and Higgins, 17-year-old wins at Indian Wells, the Hanshin Tigers steal the show, playoff at The Players, and more.Yahoo Sports - 25m -
Auburn basketball’s first round opponent revealed ahead of 2025 NCAA Tournament
Auburn basketball will face either Alabama State or St. Francis in March Madness to open its 2025 NCAA Tournament men’s bracket.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Best 2025 March Madness bracket names to use in NCAA Tournament pools
Filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket is only half the fun. Here are some bracket names to help get you started.Yahoo Sports - 14h
More in Sports
-
Source: Pulisic in talks over new AC Milan deal
United States national team star Christian Pulisic is in negotiations with AC Milan over a new contract, a source has told ESPN.ESPN - 21m -
What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal their ideal outcomes.ESPN - 24m -
Norris' narrow Australian GP win over Verstappen belies McLaren dominance
Lando Norris won by just 0.8 second in Australia, but McLaren is a class apart from the F1 field.ESPN - 25m -
Josh Berry gets first career Cup Series win at Vegas
Josh Berry raced to the first Cup Series victory of his career, taking NASCAR's oldest team to victory lane Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.ESPN - 25m -
How does Josh Allen getting paid affect the rest of the Bills?
Will the Bills see out all six years of the quarterback's deal? Probably not.ESPN - 25m