Kelvin Yeboah on target as Minnesota United fight back to beat Sporting Kansas City




Ghanaian-born Italian forward Kelvin Yeboah was on target as Minnesota United came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City in Major League Soccer on Thursday.The 26-year-old striker started the encounter and featured for 89 minutes at Allianz Field, playing a key role as Minnesota United recovered from an early setback to claim all three points in their Round 32 clash.Sporting Kansas City took the lead in the 31st minute through Taylor Calheira, leaving the hosts trailing at the break despite playing on home soil.Minnesota United, however, returned from the interval with renewed determination and drew level in the 72nd minute through Anthony Markanich.Mauricio Gonzlez then found the back of the net to put the hosts ahead before Yeboah sealed the victory with a goal in the 88th minute. The forward was substituted a minute later after another influential display.The goal further underlined Yeboahs impressive campaign, with the attacker having recorded 18 goals and four assists in 31 MLS appearances this season.His continued scoring form will be a major boost for Minnesota United as they look to maintain their momentum in the closing stages of the campaign.



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