ST. PAUL, Minn. — Defender Anthony Markanich scored a goal in each half, Joaquín Pereyra had a goal and an assist and Minnesota United cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

Dayne St. Clair totaled three saves to earn his 10th clean sheet of the season for Minnesota United (16-7-10).

Markanich used Pereyra's 11th assist for a 1-0 lead in the 25th minute.

Pereyra scored unassisted in the 59th minute for a two-goal advantage. It was his fifth goal in his first full season in the league.

Markanich capped the scoring four minutes later with an assist from Nectarios Triantis — his second in four career appearances.

Markanich has nine goals in 30 appearances this season after scoring once in his first 44 appearances over parts of five seasons.

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