semi-final #2
the fury , loons met 3 times during nasl season, each club winning match goal (1–0 ottawa on april 18 , 2–1 united on august 15) , other match resulting in 1–1 draw (july 11). semi-final anticipated being matchup between league s best offence (minnesota; 54 goals for, 1.80 gfa) , best defense (ottawa; 23 goals against, 0.77 gaa).
the match got off lively start, fury forward tom heinemann taking close-range header off ryan richter cross, demanding brilliant save minnesota keeper sammy ndjock in 4th minute. 3 minutes later, minnesota forward christian ramirez earned penalty off challenge colin falvey inside fury box. goalkeeper romuald peiser guessed correctly, ramirez found top right corner of net open scoring in 7th minute. ottawa pushed half wore on, earning majority of scoring opportunities score remained 1–0 united @ end of half. fury broke through shortly after restart heinemann found space inside minnesota box , fired low shot ndjock able hand to, not keep out. ottawa again had of scoring chances in second half, including shot andrew wiedeman went off left-hand post , out in 62nd minute. loons had excellent scoring chance in 80th minute christian ramirez converted cross justin davis , stopped ottawa defender mason trafford. score remain level @ end of 90 minutes , match have decided in time. after start of second half of time, heinemann again find of net in 108th minute after receiving long ball forward fury midfielder siniša ubiparipović. in final twelve minutes minnesota pressed equaliser, demanding multiple saves peiser unable send match penalties.
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