Minnesota United FC vs 05.08.26 00:301 – 2Full Time
FC Juarez — Leagues Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
FC Juarez edge Minnesota United in seven-goal-shy thriller at Allianz Field
FC Juarez won 2-1 away to Minnesota United FC in a Leagues Cup Group Stage fixture at Allianz Field, with all three goals arriving inside a frantic first-half spell. The result continued a mixed run for Cameron Knowles's side, who could not build on home advantage despite dominating territory for long periods.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Guilherme Castilho put the visitors ahead in the 22nd minute, finishing from a José Rodríguez assist to give FC Juarez an early lead. Minnesota responded quickly through Tomás Chancalay, who levelled matters in the 35th minute, but the reply was short-lived. Three minutes later Óscar Estupiñán restored the visitors' advantage, converting a Jairo Torres assist to make it 2-1, a scoreline that held from half-time to the final whistle.
Minnesota controlled the ball for much of the contest, enjoying 58 percent possession, yet FC Juarez matched them shot for shot with ten attempts apiece and were the more clinical side inside the box. The away team also conceded far fewer corners, winning just one to Minnesota's nine, but made their moments in the final third count where it mattered most.
Jesús Murillo produced the highest-rated display on the pitch at 7.9 without needing a goal contribution, while Óscar Estupiñán backed up his rating of 7.5 with the decisive second-half goal.
Despite conceding 58 percent of possession, FC Juarez matched Minnesota's shot count exactly at ten apiece, underlining their efficiency on the break.
FC Juarez won 2–1 away against Minnesota United FC (half-time 1–2).
Minnesota United FC met FC Juarez in the Leagues Cup (Group Stage). Kick-off was Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 00:30 UTC at Allianz Field. Referee: A. Pennington.
Team pages: Minnesota United FC · FC Juarez · Leagues Cup
Key moments
- 22' Goal: Guilherme Castilho (assist: José Rodríguez) — 0–1
- 34' Goal: Tomás Chancalay — 1–1
- 38' Goal: Óscar Estupiñán (assist: Jairo Torres) — 1–2
Starting line-ups
Minnesota United FC (3-4-1-2)
FC Juarez (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Home rated 1574 vs 1544 — 0.63 expected score
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Minnesota United FC vs FC Juarez final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Leagues Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Minnesota United FC and FC Juarez team pages or the Leagues Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Minnesota United FC vs FC Juarez?
FC Juarez won 2–1 away against Minnesota United FC (half-time 1–2).
›Who scored in Minnesota United FC vs FC Juarez?
Guilherme Castilho (22') for FC Juarez; Tomás Chancalay (34') for Minnesota United FC; Óscar Estupiñán (38') for FC Juarez.
›Where can I watch Minnesota United FC vs FC Juarez highlights?
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