Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Al Lang Stadium where Tampa Bay Rowdies play host to Portland Timbers. A crowd of 12,247 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tampa Bay Rowdies are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Tampa Bay Rowdies are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Zachary Schilawski.
0.00
0-0Portland Timbers start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
0-1Without breaking stride, Cameron Ramirez plays the ball forward to Diego Ortega. Diego Ortega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo lofts in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
6.48
0-1Jimmy White runs up as Lucas Junior takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Jimmy White knocks the ball to his team mate, Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jeremías Cohen.
9.16
0-1Tomás Duarte barges into Jeremías Cohen. Tomás Duarte is shown the yellow card! Jeremías Cohen stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.55
0-1Lucas Junior threads the ball through to Tomás Duarte. Tomás Duarte runs straight at the defence! Tomás Duarte shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.43
Jeremías Cohen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Morales. Eddie Morales makes a probing pass to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora flicks the ball with his head. Vincent Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.33
Eddie Morales hits a low pass to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.20
0-3Alan Rey passes the ball forward to Lucas Junior. Lucas Junior hits a low pass to Arnold Watson. Arnold Watson whips in a cross ball towards Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson connects with a diving header. Jeremías Cohen clears it off the line with his head!
33.08
34.32
Lucas Junior kicks a strong pass forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Leroy Peterson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
Eddie Morales kicks a strong pass forward to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tampa Bay Rowdies appear unchanged since the first half. Portland Timbers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tampa Bay Rowdies players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Tampa Bay Rowdies kick off the second half!
49.32
1-3Lucas Junior hacks Cameron Ramirez from behind! Lucas Junior is shown the yellow card! Cameron Ramirez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.08
Richard Moose flicks a high pass forward. Diego Ortega collects the pass. Diego Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to José Quintero. José Quintero whips in a cross ball towards Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
57.09
Richard Moose pushes mid-way up the pitch. Richard Moose threads a neat ball through to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo cuts inside the box! Marcelo Hugo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Vincent Brown has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.59
1-4Tampa Bay Rowdies have made 2 substitutions with Reginald Jenkins replacing Jimmy White and Quavas Bailey replacing Tomás Duarte .
61.67
Diego Ortega threads the ball through to André Mora. André Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
69.58
Jon Ream deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Quintero. José Quintero lofts in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.46
Diego Ortega flicks a high pass forward to José Quintero who brings the ball under control. José Quintero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joseph Basso.
72.17
1-4Alan Rey threads the ball through to Lucas Junior. Lucas Junior knocks the ball forward to Leroy Peterson. Leroy Peterson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Ivan Avalos. Excellent save.
73.12
Lucas Junior comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Morales. The referee warns Lucas Junior to calm down! Eddie Morales grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.58
Diego Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Marcelo Hugo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.30
Tampa Bay Rowdies have made a substitution with Jorge Villegas replacing Joseph Basso .
83.43
Cameron Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Ortega. Diego Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo whips in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Vincent Brown!
85.07
Alan Rey clumsily knocks into André Mora. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! André Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.35
Cameron Ramirez sees a break and surges forward. Cameron Ramirez threads the ball through to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo knocks in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Vincent 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.
89.49
Mauricio Castillo plays a long ball forward. José Quintero plays a one-two with André Mora and advances towards the goal... José Quintero shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Vincent Brown.
90.00
It's a corner kick which André Mora takes quickly, playing the ball short to Marcelo Hugo. Marcelo Hugo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Jim Morgan is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37%
63%
Play Area
32.9%
38.4%
28.8%
Scorers
| Leroy Peterson 34 | André Mora 2, 12, 15 Marcelo Hugo 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to André Mora of Portland Timbers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vincent Brown (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Fisher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alan Rey (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Joseph Basso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jim Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy White (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lucas Junior (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Andrès Osorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Leroy Peterson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Arnold Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomás Duarte (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Jorge Villegas (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Reginald Jenkins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Quavas Bailey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ivan Avalos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mauricio Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Moose (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cameron Ramirez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jeremías Cohen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Diego Ortega (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Eddie Morales (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jon Ream (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | André Mora (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | José Quintero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcelo Hugo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jason Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge D. Zuniga (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Pagan (ATT) | 0 | |