Whitecaps jump to 5th place with 2-1 win over Minnesota
Minnesota United's Romain Metanire, top, falls on Vancouver Whitecaps' Javain Brown as they vie for the ball during the first half of a MLS soccer game, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 in Vancouver, British, Columbia. [Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP]
Brian White scored and played a role in a Minnesota United own goal in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ 2-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Whitecaps (12-9-11) leapfrogged over three teams into fifth place in the Western Conference.
Minnesota (12-11-9) is tied for eighth with Real Salt Lake.
White gave Vancouver a two-goal lead in the 64th minute with his team-leading 12th of the season.
Vancouver got on the board late in the first half on Michael Boxall’s own goal. White chested the ball past goalkeeper Tyler Miller and it hit Boxall and rolled in.
Fanendo Adi scored for Minnesota in extra time.
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this recap reported the score as 2-0. The final score was 2-1. This report has been updated.