Pereyra scores twice in 3-1 win

Joaquín Pereyra scored two goals to lead Minnesota United to a 3-1 victory over Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.

The win placed Minnesota United at 10-12-11 on the season. The club now sits two points behind the final Western Conference playoff position with one regular season match left to play.

Cherrion Valerius opened the scoring in the 34th minute. It was the first goal of his career and his sixth MLS appearance. Kelvin Yeboah provided the assist, marking his fifth career assist and a personal record.

Defender Nectarios Triantis collected the second assist of the match. He had recorded his first two career assists in just five appearances last year.

Pereyra added to his tally in the 81st minute to make the score 3-0. Rookie forward Mauricio González supplied the assist, his second of the season. This was Pereyra's fifth goal of the campaign.

Sergio Vásquez scored an unassisted goal in the final minute of regulation for LAFC. It was his first goal in his sixth MLS appearance. The result dropped LAFC to 12-10-11 and ended a four-match unbeaten streak.

Drake Callender made six saves for Minnesota United. Hugo Lloris recorded no saves for LAFC. Minnesota United had previously snapped St. Louis City's record-tying 19-match unbeaten run in mid-October. The team went 2-0-3 in October to rejoin the playoff race.

LAFC now holds a 9-4-4 record at home. Minnesota United improves to 6-7-4 on the road. Both teams finish the regular season on Saturday. Minnesota hosts San Jose Earthquakes, while LAFC travels to Seattle Sounders.