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United Beat Whitecaps 1-0 Behind Ábila's First MLS Goal

/ CBS Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ramón Ábila scored his first MLS goal and Minnesota United beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 on Wednesday night for their first victory of the season.

Minnesota (1-4-0) avoided becoming the second MLS team since 2013 to lose its first five matches of a season.

Ábila scored in the 72nd minute on a glancing header off Robin Lod's cross.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Minnesota United FC
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA - MAY 12: Ramon Abila #9 of Minnesota United and Janio Bikel #19 of Vancouver Whitecaps compete for the ball in the second half of game at Allianz Field on May 12, 2021 in St Paul, Minnesota. United defeated the Whitecaps 1-0. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Minnesota goalkeeper Tyler Miller made five saves.

Maxime Crépeau made three saves for Vancouver (2-2-1).

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First published on May 12, 2021 / 11:01 PM CDT

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