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Robin Lod and Jacori Hayes scored seconds apart in the first half to power Minnesota United over San Jose 4-1 Saturday in a Major League Soccer is Back Tournament quarter-final. The victory sends the Loons into a semi-final showdown Thursday against Orlando City while Philadelphia awaits the winner of a later match between the Portland Timbers and New York City. The tournament -- played without spectators in a quarantine bubble at Disney World in Orlando, Florida -- marks the league's return after shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic in March after only two matches for each team. MLS hopes to resume the season later this year. Finnish midfielder Lod opened the scoring in the 20th minute and US midfielder Hayes found the back of the net in the 21st to put Minnesota ahead 2-0 at halftime. The Earthquakes answered on Magnus Eriksson's penalty kick in the 50th minute but Minnesota restored a two-goal margin in the 56th minute on a goal from Paraguayan striker Luis Amarilla. US midfielder Marlon Hairston netted a clincher for Minnesota in the 86th minute to create the final margin. js/jme
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