Ghanaian forward Kelvin Yeboah named Man of the Match in Minnesota United's win over San Jose
[caption id=attachment_1250789 align=alignnone width=612] ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - JULY 12: Kelvin Yeboah #9 of Minnesota United[/caption]Ghanaian-Italian forward Kelvin Yeboah has been voted Man of the Match following his heroic display in Minnesota United's victory over San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS last Saturday.Yeboah scored as Minnesota thumped San Jose 4-1 at Allianz Field to move to second place in the Western Conference.The ex-Sturm Graz striker's performance earned him the most votes from fans as he received a $1000 prize, which will be donated to the Kelvin Yeboah Foundation.You voted, and Kelvin Yeboah is tonight's Bell Bank's Man of the Match! That means a $1,000 donation to an organization of Kelvin's choice: Voices For Racial Justice, posted the club.The 25-year-old nephew of Ghana legend Anthony Yeboah registered his seventh goal of the campaign after scoring his side's second in the emphatic victory.The Italy youth international rose high to head home Tanitoluwa Oluwaseyi's cross in the 42nd minute to double the advantage after the Nigerian-Canadian had opened the scoring in the second minute.On the stroke of half-time, Anthony Markanich extended the lead for Minnesota but after the break Bruno Wilson pulled one back for the visitors.Joseph Rosales scored late to restore Minnesota's three-goal lead as the red-hot side continued their recent run of form.The victory lifts them over Vancouver Whitecaps into second place and are just two points behind leaders San Diego FC.
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