Erik Godoy and Doneil Henry scored for the Whitecaps as they fall short against Minnesota in their MLS season opener.
Darwin Quintero, Francisco Calvo and Romario Ibarra replied for Minnesota.He has been tasked with bringing together a roster that includes new 14 off-season signings, including goaltender Maxime Crepeau.On Saturday, Whitecaps defender Godoy ignited the sold-out crowd of 27,837 at B.C. Place early, using his right foot to tip a free kick by Jordy Reyna past Minnesota keeper Vito Mannone in the sixth minute. It was Vancouver’s only shot on target in the first half.
In the 32nd minute, Minnesota’s captain Calvo threatened when he hit the bar behind Crepeau with a left-footed shot. Quintero levelled the score in the 37th minute, connecting on a penalty kick after Jakob Nerwinzki fouled Calvo in the box. Quintero easily deposited his shot high to the corner of the net, over the outstretched Crepeau.
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