Minnesota United and its supporters had hearts ripped out in the final seconds of a U.S. Open Cup semifinal Wednesday at Allianz Field.

Austin FC’s CJ Fodrey scored on a rebound in the 120th and final minute of extra time for a 2-1 win that pushed the Loons out of the national tournament.

Tied 1-1 after 90 minutes, Minnesota and Austin were nearing penalty kicks before the devastating ending in St. Paul. Fodrey scored at 119 minutes and 50 seconds, and the officials said there was no plan for stoppage time.

If Minnesota would have won, they would have hosted Nashville SC in the final on Oct. 1 after Nashville beat Philadelphia 3-1 in a semifinal Tuesday. Instead, Austin will host the final.

Loons midfielder Joaquin Pereyra gobsmacked fans with wonderful zip and slight curve on a 25-yar

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