Match Report


Portland TimbersPortland Timbers     Minnesota UnitedMinnesota United
Sean Clayton Sean Clayton Nicholas Broad Nicholas Broad
Ivan AvalosI. Avalos69
G
1
G
32Emesto DeleonE. Deleon
Manuel GomezM. Gomez64
D
2
D
73André RochaA. Rocha
Jason RamosJ. Ramos52
D
3
D
72Chris KellyC. Kelly
Jorge D. ZunigaJ. Zuniga31
D
captain4
D
70Facundo LealF. Leal
Jeremías CohenJ. Cohen36
D
5
M
79Floyd MorganF. Morgan
Tiago DavisT. Davis67
M
6captain
M
77Emerson DidiE. Didi
Eddie MoralesE. Morales64
M
7
M
70Sergio CoronadoS. Coronado
Jon ReamJ. Ream55
M
8
M
72Nicolás HerreraN. Herrera
Diego SalinasD. Salinas46
A
9
A
74Korey ReedK. Reed
José QuinteroJ. Quintero70
A
10
A
73Leonardo CafùL. Cafù
Federico ReggiF. Reggi66
A
11
A
73Guy MartinG. Martin
 
Marcelo HugoM. Hugo56
A
12
D
45Sal MeredithS. Meredith
Richard MooseR. Moose59
D
13
M
84Ted RichardsonT. Richardson
André MoraA. Mora71
A
14
A
80Juan CaicedoJ. Caicedo

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Providence Park where Portland Timbers play host to Minnesota United. A crowd of 17,582 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Minnesota United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Gilstrap.


0.00
The whistle blows and Portland Timbers kick off!
6.43
Emerson Didi makes a beautiful solo run. Emerson Didi threads a neat, attacking ball through to Guy Martin. Some world-class footwork from Guy Martin provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
8.23
Jason Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Jon Ream collects the pass. Jon Ream advances with the ball. Jon Ream controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.09
Tiago Davis catches Sergio Coronado on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sergio Coronado stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.55
With some swift thinking, Manuel Gomez plays the ball forward to Jon Ream. Jon Ream threads the ball through to Federico Reggi. Federico Reggi cuts inside the box! Federico Reggi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emesto Deleon with no chance!! Goal for Portland Timbers!
21.34
Floyd Morgan kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù lofts in a cross ball towards Korey Reed. Korey Reed jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.20
Eddie Morales flicks a high pass forward. José Quintero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emesto Deleon who gathers it comfortably.
36.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.09
Sergio Coronado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.32
Emerson Didi flicks a high pass forward. Korey Reed holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Korey Reed passes the ball forward but Leonardo Cafù is offside!
44.08
Eddie Morales flicks a high pass forward to Diego Salinas who brings the ball under control. Diego Salinas shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portland Timbers appear unchanged since the first half. Minnesota United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Minnesota United kick off!
47.37
André Rocha controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolás Herrera. Nicolás Herrera hits a low pass to Korey Reed. Korey Reed edges inside the box! Korey Reed looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is tipped over by Ivan Avalos.
48.08
It's a corner kick. Floyd Morgan loops the ball over to the far post. Nicolás Herrera shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.53
Eddie Morales plays the ball forward to Federico Reggi. Federico Reggi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.02
Emerson Didi kicks a strong pass forward to Korey Reed. Korey Reed passes the ball forward to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù shoots from just inside the box. The keeper, Ivan Avalos, sees it late!! Goal for Minnesota United!
60.28
Jon Ream knocks the ball forward to Federico Reggi. Federico Reggi knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Salinas. With a superhuman jump, Diego Salinas connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emesto Deleon with no chance!! Goal for Portland Timbers! That brings them back into the game!
66.55
Sergio Coronado brings the ball forward. Sergio Coronado runs straight at the defence! Sergio Coronado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.52
Floyd Morgan runs straight at the opposition's defence. Floyd Morgan whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.40
Jon Ream hacks Emerson Didi from behind! The referee calls over Jon Ream and warns him to calm down! Emerson Didi runs off the knock.
77.05
Emerson Didi threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Cafù. Leonardo Cafù knocks the ball to his team mate, Guy Martin. Guy Martin rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guy Martin!
81.45
Eddie Morales kicks a strong pass forward to José Quintero. José Quintero rushes past André Rocha! Some good footwork from José Quintero provides some space. He shoots at goal. José Quintero scores for Portland Timbers!!
85.56
Jason Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Ream. Jon Ream changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jon Ream knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Salinas. Diego Salinas makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.34
Sergio Coronado flicks a high pass forward. Guy Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guy Martin runs straight at the defence! Guy Martin tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
89.33
Nicolás Herrera flicks a high pass forward. Guy Martin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guy Martin deftly passes the ball to Leonardo Cafù, releasing him through on goal. Leonardo Cafù takes a shot at goal but Ivan Avalos reads it well. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Portland Timbers

Minnesota United
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
32.8%
43.3%
23.9%

Scorers
Federico Reggi 17
Diego Salinas 60
José Quintero 81
Korey Reed 21
Leonardo Cafù 53, 68
Guy Martin 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leonardo Cafù of Minnesota United

Match Ratings
1.Ivan Avalos (GK)
7
2.Manuel Gomez (DEF)
6
3.Jason Ramos (DEF)
6
4.Jorge D. Zuniga (DEF)
6
5.Jeremías Cohen (DEF)
6
6.Tiago Davis (MID)yellow card
5
7.Eddie Morales (MID)
7
8.Jon Ream (MID)
7
9.Diego Salinas (ATT)goal scored
7
10.José Quintero (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Federico Reggi (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Marcelo Hugo (ATT)
0
13.Richard Moose (DEF)
0
14.André Mora (ATT)
0

1.Emesto Deleon (GK)
6
2.André Rocha (DEF)
6
3.Chris Kelly (DEF)
6
4.Facundo Leal (DEF)
6
5.Floyd Morgan (MID)
7
6.Emerson Didi (MID)
6
7.Sergio Coronado (MID)
6
8.Nicolás Herrera (MID)
6
9.Korey Reed (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Leonardo Cafù (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Guy Martin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Sal Meredith (DEF)
0
13.Ted Richardson (MID)
0
14.Juan Caicedo (ATT)
0