A goal by Justin Davis (43′) and a ball off the pipe by Jamie Watson (35′) were just two of a number of prime chances for Minnesota United in the first half against Jacksonville. It was an opening frame marked by an aggressive Minnesota attack, and a defensive corps determined to stifle any similar attempts from the visiting side. Danny Cruz, Ibson, Watson and Davis were all over the pitch, forcing turnovers and generating scoring chances at every opportunity.
The biggest chance for the Armada came late in the half on a ball fired just wide of the left post.