Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Providence Park where Portland Timbers play host to Vancouver Whitecaps. A crowd of 13,700 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vancouver Whitecaps appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vancouver Whitecaps appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Victor Harris.
0.00
0-0Portland Timbers kick off!
4.47
0-0Duarte Edmundo sees space and advances. Duarte Edmundo finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
8.41
Diego Ortega flicks a high pass forward. José Quintero collects the pass. José Quintero shoots from distance but Jairo Brown is on top of it.
9.51
0-0Ángel Araya makes a simple pass to José Quintero. José Quintero shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
10.57
0-0Lautaro Marino hits a low pass to Duarte Edmundo. Duarte Edmundo chips the ball to his team mate, David Barragan. David Barragan puts a great ball through. Ronald Price runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
12.32
0-1Gustavo Enrique Ferrari flicks a high pass forward. Jesse Sippola controls it well on his chest. Jesse Sippola advances with the ball. Jesse Sippola passes the ball forward to David Barragan. David Barragan muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Barragan!
15.40
Manuel Gomez hits a low pass to Diego Ortega. Diego Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Pagan. Samuel Pagan knocks in a cross ball towards José Quintero. José Quintero directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.30
1-1Duarte Edmundo sees Marvin Anderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Anderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Moose.
27.41
1-1Vancouver Whitecaps are dictating the run of play here today.
28.34
Sebastián Cortés chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pagan. Samuel Pagan lofts in a cross ball towards Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo makes a deft header. Jairo Brown manages to gather it.
30.04
Manuel Gomez flicks a high pass forward. Diego Ortega collects the pass. Diego Ortega runs straight at the opposition's defence. Diego Ortega shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.14
Diego Ortega knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo lofts in a cross ball towards José Quintero. José Quintero gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jairo Brown didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.29
Jesse Sippola darts forward. Jesse Sippola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.08
Troy Miller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Troy Miller advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Troy Miller provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Vancouver Whitecaps also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Vancouver Whitecaps kick off and get the second half underway!
49.27
Jairo Orellana darts forward. Jairo Orellana flicks a high pass forward. José Quintero collects the pass. José Quintero plays a quick one-two with Marcelo Hugo and rushes in on goal... José Quintero rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jairo Brown!
53.48
Jesse Sippola kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Price. Ronald Price lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.06
1-2Ángel Araya chips the ball to his team mate, José Quintero. José Quintero advances inside the box! Some good footwork from José Quintero provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Gustavo Enrique Ferrari.
55.23
It's a corner kick which Samuel Pagan takes quickly, playing the ball short to Manuel Gomez. Manuel Gomez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Lautaro Marino and flashes wide of the far post.
56.04
1-2Corner kick to Portland Timbers. Samuel Pagan plays it short to Manuel Gomez. Manuel Gomez knocks the ball into the box. Jeb Sanchez reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
57.38
Fede Ponce threads the ball through to David Barragan. David Barragan knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Anderson. Marvin Anderson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
60.38
1-2Vancouver Whitecaps have made 2 substitutions with Alex Ramirez replacing Jeb Sanchez and Favio Barron replacing Marvin Anderson .
66.25
Troy Miller flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Price. Ronald Price shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.25
1-2Richard Moose hacks Ronald Price from behind! Richard Moose is given a warning by the referee! Ronald Price runs off the knock.
69.11
Duarte Edmundo flicks a high pass forward to Favio Barron who brings the ball under control. Favio Barron knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Price. Ronald Price directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.09
Sebastián Cortés takes a long throw-in. Ángel Araya threads a neat ball through to José Quintero. José Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jairo Brown who gathers it comfortably.
77.16
Manuel Gomez catches Troy Miller on the ankles. Manuel Gomez is given a warning by the referee! Troy Miller runs off the knock.
81.34
Ángel Araya flicks a high pass forward. Marcelo Hugo controls it well on his chest. Marcelo Hugo shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Jairo Brown.
83.40
Ángel Araya flicks a high pass forward. José Quintero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Quintero shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Jairo Brown keeps it out!
85.01
Troy Miller passes the ball forward to Favio Barron. Favio Barron whips in a cross ball towards David Barragan. David Barragan whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Ivan Avalos. Excellent save.
87.13
Jairo Orellana barges into Favio Barron. The referee brings Jairo Orellana to one side and gives him a warning! Favio Barron runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
31.4%
46.5%
22.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Barragan of Vancouver Whitecaps |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ivan Avalos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Manuel Gomez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Moose (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Cameron Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jairo Orellana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastián Cortés (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ángel Araya (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diego Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcelo Hugo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | José Quintero (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Samuel Pagan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jeremías Cohen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge D. Zuniga (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Diego Salinas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jairo Brown (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gustavo Enrique Ferrari (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lautaro Marino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jeb Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fede Ponce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jesse Sippola (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duarte Edmundo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Troy Miller (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | David Barragan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marvin Anderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ronald Price (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alex Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Allan Noviello (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Favio Barron (DEF) | 6 | |