Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Providence Park where Portland Timbers play host to Philadelphia Union. 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 Philadelphia Union appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Philadelphia Union appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Vera.
0.00
0-0Portland Timbers kick off and get the match underway!
6.20
0-0Eddie Morales makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
8.49
0-0Kupono Hall passes the ball forward to Servando Butler. Servando Butler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Louis Jackson who gathers it comfortably.
10.10
1-0Ángel Araya runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ángel Araya lofts in a cross ball towards José Quintero. José Quintero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
15.23
1-0Duane Gore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darryl Beckerman. Darryl Beckerman threads the ball through to José Quintero. José Quintero plays a one-two with André Mora and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from José Quintero provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
16.44
Darryl Beckerman flicks a high pass forward. Lourenço Ventura comfortably collects the pass. Lourenço Ventura knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ryan Wingert who gathers it comfortably.
18.12
1-0Kupono Hall threads a neat ball through to Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider threads the ball through to Larry Thompson but he's offside!
20.45
Lance Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Servando Butler. Servando Butler deftly passes the ball to Gerson Schneider, releasing him through on goal. Gerson Schneider cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Louis Jackson reads it well. Excellent save!
26.06
Todd Joyce chips the ball to his team mate, Lance Taylor. Lance Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider whips in a cross ball towards Servando Butler. Servando Butler flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.59
Lance Taylor flicks a high ball forward to Larry Thompson who takes it down. Larry Thompson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
36.52
Ángel Araya threads a neat ball through to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
40.02
Alfredo Ramirez hits a low pass to Kupono Hall. Kupono Hall flicks a high pass forward to Gerson Schneider who brings the ball under control. Gerson Schneider edges inside the box! Gerson Schneider shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gerson Schneider!
45.00
Ángel Araya knocks the ball to his team mate, Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Ryan Wingert.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portland Timbers appear unchanged since the first half. Philadelphia Union also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Philadelphia Union kick off and get the second half underway!
54.52
1-1Lance Taylor threads the ball through to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson plays a one-two with Gerson Schneider and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Larry Thompson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Eduardo Eriberto blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
55.32
Eddie Morales hits a low pass to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura whips in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.35
Kevin Gilstrap flicks a high pass forward. Kupono Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kupono Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Gerson Schneider provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Louis Jackson easily gets down and covers it.
65.09
Todd Joyce flicks a high pass forward. Ryan Diaz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ryan Diaz plays the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson whips in a cross ball towards Gerson Schneider. Gerson Schneider makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.03
Eduardo Eriberto chips the ball to his team mate, Ángel Araya. Ángel Araya knocks the ball to his team mate, Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Ryan Wingert has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.58
Kupono Hall plays the ball forward to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Louis Jackson. Excellent save.
73.52
2-1Lance Taylor catches Eddie Morales on the ankles. Lance Taylor is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.43
Seeing Eduardo Eriberto's attacking run, Manuel Gomez quickly throws the ball into his path. Eduardo Eriberto darts forward. Eduardo Eriberto decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Eriberto edges inside the box! Eduardo Eriberto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.26
With imagination, Richard Moose plays the ball forward to Darryl Beckerman. Darryl Beckerman passes the ball forward to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura whips in a cross ball towards José Quintero. José Quintero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
81.02
Kupono Hall flicks a high pass forward. Servando Butler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Servando Butler tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.12
Lance Taylor makes a simple pass to Larry Thompson. Larry Thompson edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Larry Thompson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Louis Jackson with no chance!! Goal for Philadelphia Union!
89.36
Darryl Beckerman knocks the ball to his team mate, André Mora. André Mora whips in a cross ball towards Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Eriberto of Portland Timbers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Louis Jackson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Duane Gore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Eriberto (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 5. | Richard Moose (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Darryl Beckerman (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eddie Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ángel Araya (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | André Mora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | José Quintero (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Lourenço Ventura (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lance Roberts (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diego Salinas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Davis (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ryan Wingert (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Gilstrap (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Todd Joyce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alfredo Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Raul Morris (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lance Taylor (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ryan Diaz (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kupono Hall (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Servando Butler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gerson Schneider (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Larry Thompson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Casey Arnoux (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harold Saad (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Landon Saad (DEF) | 0 | |