MINNEAPOLIS — After a 1-1 draw at Minnesota United on Sunday, Sporting Kansas City coach Peter Vermes insisted his early swap of Jimmy Medranda for Seth Sinovic owed to an injury to Medranda.
Even so, Sinovic's insertion had an undeniable tactical impact.
After Sinovic came on in the 36th minute, Minnesota's previously churning counterattack sputtered to a halt, with the Loons only able to muster two shots after the stalwart left back.
"I don't think they posed any threats to us in the second half," Vermes said. "I think we controlled the game.