Match Report


Portland TimbersPortland Timbers     San Antonio ScorpionsSan Antonio Scorpions
Sean Clayton Sean Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Louis JacksonL. Jackson70
G
1captain
G
59Benjamin ChavarriB. Chavarri
Duane GoreD. Gore56
D
2
D
78Ernest BernardoE. Bernardo
Manuel GomezM. Gomez64
D
3
D
65Angel BarnesA. Barnes
Cameron RamirezC. Ramirez60
D
captain4
D
57Carlos AlvaradoC. Alvarado
Richard MooseR. Moose59
D
5
M
67Randy RichardsonR. Richardson
Jon ReamJ. Ream55
M
6
M
66Jaime CampbellJ. Campbell
Eddie MoralesE. Morales64
M
7
M
65Pablo ToroP. Toro
Diego OrtegaD. Ortega72
M
8
M
64Ray AndersonR. Anderson
Marcelo HugoM. Hugo55
A
9
A
72George YatesG. Yates
Edison ChávezE. Chávez65
A
10
A
67Facundo VasquezF. Vasquez
André MoraA. Mora70
A
11
A
67Luciano PereyraL. Pereyra
 
Lance RobertsL. Roberts54
D
12
A
61Marco BarraganM. Barragan
Diego SalinasD. Salinas46
A
13
D
57Clifton RamosC. Ramos
Tiago DavisT. Davis67
M
14
D
56Reginald JohnsonR. Johnson

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Providence Park where Portland Timbers play host to San Antonio Scorpions. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while San Antonio Scorpions appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tom Mapp.


0.00
San Antonio Scorpions start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
Jon Ream takes it forward alone. Jon Ream whips in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.51
Duane Gore decides to run forward with the ball. Duane Gore knocks the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez whips in a cross ball towards Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Benjamin Chavarri as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
8.40
It's a corner kick. Marcelo Hugo kicks a low ball out wide. Duane Gore makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.52
Pablo Toro threads a neat ball through to George Yates. George Yates knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.24
Carlos Alvarado flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Campbell controls it well on his chest. Jaime Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.09
Richard Moose hits a low pass to Diego Ortega. Diego Ortega takes it forward alone. Diego Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.41
Luciano Pereyra hacks Cameron Ramirez from behind! The referee calls over Luciano Pereyra and shows him a yellow card! Cameron Ramirez runs off the knock.
20.04
Cameron Ramirez sees Jon Ream in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Ream deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Alvarado.
21.31
Jaime Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball towards George Yates. Manuel Gomez hacks George Yates from behind! George Yates appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
22.38
Ray Anderson threads the ball through to Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.38
Ray Anderson takes the throw-in. Pablo Toro flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Pereyra controls it well on his chest. Luciano Pereyra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.54
Ernest Bernardo makes a strong solo run forward. Ernest Bernardo sees a break and surges forward. Ernest Bernardo lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.10
Eddie Morales flicks a high pass forward to Edison Chávez who brings the ball under control. Edison Chávez shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Benjamin Chavarri manages to gather it.
30.56
Jaime Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Pereyra. Luciano Pereyra makes a convincing header. Louis Jackson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.38
Cameron Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Morales. Eddie Morales flicks a high ball forward to Marcelo Hugo who takes it down. Marcelo Hugo lofts in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Benjamin Chavarri is on top of it.
38.41
Duane Gore clumsily knocks into George Yates. The referee calls over Duane Gore and warns him to calm down! George Yates hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Duane Gore knocks the ball forward to Diego Ortega. Diego Ortega hits a low pass to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball towards Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portland Timbers appear unchanged since the first half. San Antonio Scorpions have changed their lineup with Clifton Ramos replacing Ray Anderson.

45.00
Portland Timbers start the second half!
48.56
Richard Moose barges into Luciano Pereyra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luciano Pereyra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.24
Jon Ream flicks a high ball forward to Marcelo Hugo who takes it down. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for André Mora!
59.11
Pablo Toro barges into Eddie Morales. Pablo Toro is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Morales runs off the knock.
60.06
Carlos Alvarado flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Toro who brings the ball under control. Pablo Toro flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Vasquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Vasquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.53
Pablo Toro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Yates. George Yates knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.13
Carlos Alvarado flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Toro who brings the ball neatly under control. Pablo Toro threads a neat ball through to George Yates. George Yates knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Gomez.
66.47
Eddie Morales flicks a high pass forward to Edison Chávez who brings the ball under control. Edison Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
67.49
George Yates clumsily knocks into Manuel Gomez. The referee calls over George Yates and warns him to calm down! Manuel Gomez runs off the knock.
69.34
Clifton Ramos hacks Jon Ream from behind! The referee calls over Clifton Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Jon Ream hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.21
Clifton Ramos makes a probing pass to Facundo Vasquez. Facundo Vasquez shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
78.35
Jon Ream makes a simple pass to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernest Bernardo.
79.15
Duane Gore flicks a high pass forward. Diego Ortega collects the pass. Diego Ortega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edison Chávez. Edison Chávez lofts in a cross ball towards Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Benjamin Chavarri with no chance!! Goal for Portland Timbers!
83.35
Jaime Campbell comes in with a high challenge, catching Diego Ortega with his studs. Jaime Campbell is shown the red card!! Diego Ortega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.12
Manuel Gomez flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Morales who takes it down. Eddie Morales flicks a high ball forward to Marcelo Hugo who takes it down. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Portland Timbers!
87.17
Jon Ream knocks the ball forward to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo lofts in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Portland Timbers

San Antonio Scorpions
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
32.2%
41.1%
26.7%

Scorers
André Mora 55, 84
Marcelo Hugo 79
Luciano Pereyra 31

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcelo Hugo of Portland Timbers

Match Ratings
1.Louis Jackson (GK)
6
2.Duane Gore (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Gomez (DEF)
6
4.Cameron Ramirez (DEF)
6
5.Richard Moose (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Jon Ream (MID)
7
7.Eddie Morales (MID)
6
8.Diego Ortega (MID)
6
9.Marcelo Hugo (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Edison Chávez (ATT)
6
11.André Mora (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Lance Roberts (DEF)
0
13.Diego Salinas (ATT)
0
14.Tiago Davis (MID)
0

1.Benjamin Chavarri (GK)
7
2.Ernest Bernardo (DEF)
6
3.Angel Barnes (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Alvarado (DEF)
6
5.Randy Richardson (MID)
6
6.Jaime Campbell (MID)red card
3
7.Pablo Toro (MID)
6
8.Ray Anderson (MID)
6
9.George Yates (ATT)
6
10.Facundo Vasquez (ATT)
6
11.Luciano Pereyra (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
6
 
12.Marco Barragan (ATT)
0
13.Clifton Ramos (DEF)yellow card
5
14.Reginald Johnson (DEF)
0