Minnesota United scored five times in the first half on route to a 6-1 thumping of New Mexico United.
Angelo Rodríguez scored three goals as Minnesota United easily accounted for New Mexico United on Wednesday.
Minnesota United sent out a stunning warning to its potential U.S. Open Cup rivals, defeating New Mexico United 6-1 in Wednesday’s quarterfinal.
Santi Moar gave the USL Championship side the lead after just seven minutes, but it was all one-way traffic after that.
Angelo Rodríguez bagged himself a first-half hat trick, while goals from Darwin Quintero, Jan Gregus and Miguel Ibarra ensured that the Loons marched into the semifinals full of confidence.
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