Kelvin Yeboah
MIN
Center Forward
Poacher
May 6, 2000 (26)
Right
6'1"
161 lb
Scores and assists on Saturday
Yeboah scored one goal and assisted once from six shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus St. Louis City SC.
Analysis: Yeboah set up Aziel Jackson in the 49th minute and then equalized himself in the 68th minute. Yeboah covered almost 10 kilometres, created two chances, hit the woodwork and also made a tackle. He has now netted in each of his last three games and has now recorded 20 goal contributions this campaign.
Out against Real Salt Lake
Yeboah is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake due to an internal matter.
Analysis: Yeboah's absence stems from an internal matter believed to be linked to a Wednesday training session incident, with coach Cameron Knowles offering no further elaboration. The disciplinary issue is however in not likely to carry over into the MLS restart after the FIFA World Cup in late July. The leading scorer's absence hands Mamadou Dieng a rare start up top.
Misses Friday's practice
Yeboah didn't take part in Friday's training session ahead of the weekend clash against Real Salt Lake because of an "internal matter", Andy Greder of Pioneer Press reports.
Analysis: Yeboah could be inactive for some time, but his exact situation is still unclear. This issue may force Minnesota to look for an alternative to their top scorer of the current season, with Mamadou Dieng available as the most direct replacement option. Yeboah has tallied eight goals across a streak of 14 MLS starts this year.
Converts from spot
Yeboah scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus New England Revolution.
Analysis: Yeboah levelled the match in Saturday's 1-2 defeat at Gillette Stadium, converting a first-half penalty and sending Matt Turner the wrong way. The forward, who operates as the focal point of Minnesota's attack and leads the team comfortably in goals scored, created one further dangerous moment before halftime but faded after the break as his side's attacks became increasingly isolated. Yeboah has now scored eight goals across 14 MLS appearances this season, though Saturday's defeat leaves his side needing a strong final game before the World Cup break to secure their playoff position.
Scores brace Saturday
Yeboah scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win over Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Yeboah scored a pair of goals Saturday, strikes in the 59th minute and 66th minute which turned a 2-0 deficit into a tie match within seven minutes. He now has seven goals through 11 matches this season, a very impressive start to the season for the forward. He'll look to keep this hot streak going Sunday versus Austin FC.
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