Match Report


Portland TimbersPortland Timbers     San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes
Sean Clayton Sean Clayton Computer Player Computer Player
Ivan AvalosI. Avalos71
G
1captain
G
66Rafael VelazquezR. Velazquez
Mauricio CastilloM. Castillo51
D
2
D
58Warren MurphyW. Murphy
Richard MooseR. Moose59
D
3
D
55Vicente AragonV. Aragon
Jairo OrellanaJ. Orellana70
D
4
D
54Lance WoodL. Wood
Jeremías CohenJ. Cohen37
D
5
M
73Thomas WalkerT. Walker
Diego OrtegaD. Ortega74
M
6
M
63Mauricio GoycocheaM. Goycochea
Nicolas MyersN. Myers73
M
7
M
55Salvador MontesS. Montes
Jon ReamJ. Ream56
M
captain8
M
53Lewis MooseL. Moose
André MoraA. Mora71
A
9
A
62Josh KorbJ. Korb
José QuinteroJ. Quintero70
A
10
A
58Angelo De S. AmorosoA. Amoroso
Lourenço VenturaL. Ventura70
A
11
A
57Diogo VenturaD. Ventura
 
Jason RamosJ. Ramos53
D
12
G
56Henry LewisH. Lewis
Jorge D. ZunigaJ. Zuniga32
D
13
G
55Cristian QuirogaC. Quiroga
Samuel PaganS. Pagan33
A
14
G
53Jose CruzJ. Cruz

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Providence Park where Portland Timbers play host to San Jose Earthquakes. 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 San Jose Earthquakes appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alexander Wilson.


0.00
The whistle blows and San Jose Earthquakes get the match underway!
3.32
Lewis Moose makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura runs straight at the defence! Richard Moose clumsily knocks into Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
6.20
Jon Ream decides to run forward with the ball. Jon Ream shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.39
Jon Ream makes a simple pass to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lance Wood.
14.44
Richard Moose catches Diogo Ventura on the ankles. Richard Moose is given a warning by the referee! Diogo Ventura stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.25
Lance Wood threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Goycochea. Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Goycochea plays the ball forward to Josh Korb. Josh Korb whips in a cross ball towards Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jairo Orellana steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.14
Nicolas Myers clumsily knocks into Salvador Montes. The referee brings Nicolas Myers to one side and gives him a warning! Salvador Montes runs off the knock.
24.55
Salvador Montes passes the ball forward to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jairo Orellana.
34.18
Vicente Aragon sees Salvador Montes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Salvador Montes flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Ventura collects the pass. Diogo Ventura finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.27
Warren Murphy knocks the ball forward to Thomas Walker. Without breaking stride, Thomas Walker plays the ball forward to Josh Korb. Josh Korb knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Castillo.
39.09
Lance Wood knocks the ball to his team mate, Lewis Moose. Lewis Moose chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.32
Jeremías Cohen threads a neat ball through to Diego Ortega. Diego Ortega brings the ball forward. Diego Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards José Quintero. José Quintero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Rafael Velazquez manages to keep it out.
42.03
Salvador Montes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura lofts in a cross ball towards Josh Korb. Josh Korb connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Salvador Montes threads a neat ball through to Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura knocks the ball to his team mate, Josh Korb. Josh Korb looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
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. San Jose Earthquakes also appear unchanged since the first half. The San Jose Earthquakes players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Portland Timbers kick off the second half!
47.22
With a delightful solo run, Lewis Moose stretches the opposition's defence. Lewis Moose knocks in a cross ball towards Josh Korb. Josh Korb makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
49.40
Richard Moose knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Myers. Nicolas Myers flicks a high ball forward to José Quintero who takes it down. José Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vicente Aragon.
51.29
Diego Ortega makes a probing pass to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lance Wood.
57.03
Lance Wood passes the ball forward to Lewis Moose. Lewis Moose hits a low pass to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
59.55
Nicolas Myers makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Myers runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Myers side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.04
Nicolas Myers flicks a high pass forward to José Quintero who brings the ball under control. José Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lance Wood.
61.53
Jon Ream threads a neat ball through to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura whips in a cross ball towards André Mora. With a superhuman jump, André Mora connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Lance Wood happens to be in the right place to block it.
63.47
Mauricio Goycochea sees Angelo De S. Amoroso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Angelo De S. Amoroso whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Ventura. Diogo Ventura heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.11
Diego Ortega kicks a strong pass forward to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.25
Lance Wood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvador Montes. Salvador Montes chips the ball to his team mate, Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.29
Nicolas Myers flicks a high pass forward. André Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. André Mora lofts in a cross ball towards Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.32
Jon Ream kicks a strong pass forward to Lourenço Ventura. Lourenço Ventura whips in a cross ball towards José Quintero. José Quintero connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Warren Murphy.
79.38
Corner kick to Portland Timbers. Lourenço Ventura chips it to the near post. Josh Korb reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
83.13
Diego Ortega flicks a high pass forward. José Quintero controls it well on his chest. José Quintero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lance Wood.
84.29
Mauricio Goycochea threads a neat ball through to Angelo De S. Amoroso. Angelo De S. Amoroso shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.17
Nicolas Myers chips the ball to his team mate, José Quintero. José Quintero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but André Mora is offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Portland Timbers

San Jose Earthquakes
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
23.8%
44%
32.1%

Scorers
Jon Ream 6
Lourenço Ventura 65, 73
Josh Korb 42
Angelo De S. Amoroso 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lourenço Ventura of Portland Timbers

Match Ratings
1.Ivan Avalos (GK)
6
2.Mauricio Castillo (DEF)
6
3.Richard Moose (DEF)
6
4.Jairo Orellana (DEF)
6
5.Jeremías Cohen (DEF)
6
6.Diego Ortega (MID)
7
7.Nicolas Myers (MID)
7
8.Jon Ream (MID)goal scored
8
9.André Mora (ATT)
7
10.José Quintero (ATT)
6
11.Lourenço Ventura (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jason Ramos (DEF)
0
13.Jorge D. Zuniga (DEF)
0
14.Samuel Pagan (ATT)
0

1.Rafael Velazquez (GK)
6
2.Warren Murphy (DEF)
6
3.Vicente Aragon (DEF)
6
4.Lance Wood (DEF)
6
5.Thomas Walker (MID)
6
6.Mauricio Goycochea (MID)
6
7.Salvador Montes (MID)
7
8.Lewis Moose (MID)
7
9.Josh Korb (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Angelo De S. Amoroso (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Diogo Ventura (ATT)
7
 
12.Henry Lewis (GK)
0
13.Cristian Quiroga (GK)
0
14.Jose Cruz (GK)
0