Sacramento Republic FC and Minnesota United played out a goalless draw in the US Open Cup, a stalemate that reflected Minnesota's dominance in chance creation. The visitors registered 16 shots, five of which found the target, compared to Sacramento's nine attempts and two on target, yet neither side could break the deadlock. Sacramento's goalkeeper proved decisive, posting a perfect 100 per cent save rate to deny Minnesota's superior attacking output across the 90 minutes. Minnesota deployed a 3-4-3 formation designed to press high, while Sacramento set up in a defensive 4-2-3-1 shape, prioritising solidity over ambition. The stalemate leaves both sides still in the competition with work to do in what promises to be a tightly contested tie.