Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at StubHUb Centre where LA Galaxy play host to Portland Timbers. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
LA Galaxy are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
The pitch is in poor condition.
LA Galaxy are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
0.00
0-0Portland Timbers kick off and get the first half underway!
2.41
0-0Jim Knighton hits a low pass to Jorge Tavernese. Jorge Tavernese flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Ortiz. Nick Ortiz puts a great ball through but Adrian Willis is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
10.48
0-0Edgar Basso knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Ortiz. Nick Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Avalos who gathers it comfortably.
14.20
Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Glen King controls it well on his chest. Glen King puts a great ball through. Adrian Willis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
16.16
0-0Nicolas Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
21.55
Nicolas Myers flicks a high pass forward to André Mora who brings the ball under control. André Mora shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.46
Jorge Tavernese makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Ortiz. Nick Ortiz shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
26.24
1-0Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Glen King collects the pass. Glen King knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adrian Willis scores for LA Galaxy!!
30.01
1-0Ethan Mitchell hits a low pass to Matías Ezequiel Montenegro. Matías Ezequiel Montenegro kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Ortiz. Nick Ortiz tries a spectacular long range effort but Ivan Avalos is on top of it.
33.04
Jason Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Myers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Myers flicks a high ball forward to Lourenço Ventura who takes it down. Lourenço Ventura knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Terrance Korb.
34.13
Eddie Morales flicks the ball to his team mate, André Mora. André Mora shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.01
Manuel Gomez knocks the ball forward to Eddie Morales. Eddie Morales threads the ball through to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
42.37
Eddie Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Mora. André Mora whips in a cross ball towards Federico Reggi. Federico Reggi makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. LA Galaxy appear unchanged since the first half. Portland Timbers also appear unchanged since the first half. The LA Galaxy players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
LA Galaxy kick off the second half!
47.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Jim Knighton plays the ball forward to Edgar Basso. Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Adrian Willis controls it well on his chest. Adrian Willis threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nick Ortiz. Nick Ortiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.38
Matías Ezequiel Montenegro makes a probing pass to Nick Ortiz. Nick Ortiz plays a one-two with Adrian Willis and advances towards the goal... Nick Ortiz strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but is denied by Ivan Avalos. Excellent save.
55.41
Edgar Basso flicks a high ball forward to Nick Ortiz who takes it down. Nick Ortiz plays a scrappy one-two with Adrian Willis and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nick Ortiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Ivan Avalos reads it well. Excellent save!
57.47
Jason Ramos sees Nicolas Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Myers sees André Mora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. André Mora whips in a cross ball towards Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Edwin Ackley manages to gather it comfortably.
60.41
2-2LA Galaxy have made 3 substitutions with Cheyne Thompson replacing Jorge Tavernese, Francisco Avalos replacing Nick Ortiz and Guy Green replacing Matías Ezequiel Montenegro .
61.42
Jim Knighton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cheyne Thompson. Cheyne Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis plays a scrappy one-two with Francisco Avalos and advances towards the goal... Adrian Willis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
63.31
2-2Ethan Mitchell hacks André Mora from behind! Ethan Mitchell is shown the yellow card! André Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.42
Cameron Ramirez comes in with a late challenge on Glen King. Cameron Ramirez is shown the yellow card! Glen King hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.24
Nicolas Myers threads a neat ball through to Federico Reggi. Federico Reggi lofts in a cross ball towards Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.34
Edgar Basso flicks a high pass forward. Glen King controls it well on his chest. Glen King cuts inside the box! Glen King tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.56
3-3Terrance Korb chips the ball to his team mate, Cheyne Thompson. Cheyne Thompson makes a simple pass to Adrian Willis. Adrian Willis plays a quick one-two with Glen King and rushes in on goal... Cameron Ramirez catches Adrian Willis on the ankles. Adrian Willis appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.02
Cheyne Thompson flicks a high ball forward to Glen King who takes it down. Glen King whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Avalos. Francisco Avalos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.06
Samuel Pagan hits a low pass to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
84.59
Cameron Ramirez knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Morales. Eddie Morales runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddie Morales whips in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.00
Edgar Basso passes the ball forward to Glen King. Glen King rushes past Jason Ramos! Glen King tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
5
4
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
22.1%
42.9%
35.1%
Scorers
| Adrian Willis 26 Nick Ortiz 47 Glen King 71, 89 Francisco Avalos 77 | André Mora 34, 85 Federico Reggi 42 Lourenço Ventura 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Glen King of LA Galaxy |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edwin Ackley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ethan Mitchell (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Jim Knighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Terrance Korb (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Blake Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edgar Basso (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jorge Tavernese (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matías Ezequiel Montenegro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nick Ortiz (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Glen King (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Adrian Willis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guy Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cheyne Thompson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Francisco Avalos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Ivan Avalos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuel Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jason Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cameron Ramirez (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Tiago Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Myers (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eddie Morales (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Samuel Pagan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | André Mora (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Federico Reggi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Lourenço Ventura (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jeremías Cohen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge D. Zuniga (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Salinas (ATT) | 0 | |