Joaquín Pereyra
MIN
RW (CM)
Half-Space Orchestrator
Dec 1, 1998 (27)
Left
5'11"
161 lb
Minnesota UnitedTallies late equalizer
Pereyra scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Pereyra was able to get a touch in before Rafael's save attempt, giving Minnesota United a key point in a 1-1 draw. The attacker should continue racking up gaudy offensive stats against Atlanta United, a side which has conceded 34 goals in 19 MLS matches so far.
Four shots and 10 crosses in draw
Pereyra registered four shots (two on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus San Diego FC.
Analysis: Pereyra was heavily involved in the 1-1 draw with San Diego, but didn't get a goal involvement. So far this year he has scored one and assisted six with one assist coming in the three games since the World Cup break. He had also provided an assist in the game just before the break. His five chances created in the game were the second most he has created in a single game this season.
Main creator for Minnesota
Pereyra took an off target shot, crossed six times (four accurate) and created three chances during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.
Analysis: Pereyra was held off the scoresheet, but led Minnesota in both crosses and chances created in the match. The match broke a streak of two straight games with an assist for the attacker as he's combined for five shots, 12 chances created and 24 crosses over his last three starts.
Logs assist
Pereyra assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.
Analysis: Given his service volume, Pereyra was destined to get an assist and likely could've gotten another had Minnesota's finishing been better. He's in for a bit of a challenge to keep this up against Vancouver as they have only allowed 16 goals in 15 games, but they've struggled to keep teams out of the net recently. Vancouver has allowed nine goals over its last four MLS games.
Sets up late equalizer
Pereyra had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing nine times (four accurate) and creating four chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with RSL.
Analysis: Pereyra set up Mauricio Gonzalez in the 93rd minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Minnesota in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first since May 2nd for the winger as he's combined for six shots, six chances created and 22 crosses over his last three starts.
Ten crosses in defeat
Pereyra generated two shots (zero on goal), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to New England Revolution.
Analysis: Pereyra was Minnesota's most dangerous attacking presence in Saturday's 1-2 defeat at Gillette Stadium, coming closest to an equalizer in the second half when his well-struck effort was pushed away by Matt Turner at his near post after a sharp turn inside the New England defensive line, while also adding ten crosses and one key pass. The Argentine midfielder operates as the creative spine of his side's system, linking play between the lines and leading the team with 26 big chances created across 14 MLS appearances, with his ability to unlock compact defenses on full display despite the result. Pereyra has now registered one goal and four assists across 14 MLS appearances this season.
Clinical finish in win
Pereyra scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute.
Analysis: Pereyra slid the ball into the bottom corner of the net Sunday from a tight angle to briefly give Minnesota an advantage in what would result in a 2-2 draw versus Austin. The midfielder led the attack with seven crosses (four accurate) and contributed two interceptions to the defensive effort. Over his last five appearances (four starts), Pereyra has created 10 chances from 26 crosses (10 accurate) and 11 corners.
Assists in Saturday's win
Pereyra assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Columbus Crew.
Analysis: Pereyra recorded his fourth assist of the season Saturday as he assisted Kelvin Yeboah's header in the 66th minute which tied the match at 2-2. He created a season-high four chances and also added five crosses and four corners on the attack. He also made one interception and one clearance as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time since April 5.
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