Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Providence Park where Portland Timbers play host to Sporting Kansas City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Kansas City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Kansas City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bradley Videira.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portland Timbers get the match underway!
3.53
0-0Ángel Araya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Quintero. José Quintero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dani Rosales manages to gather it effortlessly.
9.50
0-0Gerson Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Perez. Gary Perez advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gary Perez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
12.32
Gerson Reyes makes a probing pass to Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo plays a scrappy one-two with Wálter Hurtado and advances towards the goal... Mauricio Crespo rockets a shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Ivan Avalos keeps it out!
14.21
Tiago Davis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, André Mora. André Mora shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Dani Rosales!
15.00
0-1Salvador Carmona sees Gerson Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerson Reyes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerson Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Enner Mena. Enner Mena finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.18
0-1Ignacio Deleon barges into Ángel Araya. Ignacio Deleon is shown the yellow card! Ángel Araya gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.52
0-1Ignacio Deleon flicks a high pass forward. Gary Perez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Perez passes the ball forward but Mauricio Crespo is offside!
27.07
Joe Miller threads the ball through to Ángel Araya. Ángel Araya flicks a high pass forward. José Quintero collects the pass. José Quintero lofts in a cross ball towards Herman Young. Herman Young is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Herman Young scores for Portland Timbers!!
32.48
1-1Salvador Carmona catches André Mora on the ankles. The referee calls over Salvador Carmona and shows him a yellow card! André Mora runs off the knock.
39.48
Joe Miller knocks the ball forward to Ángel Araya. Ángel Araya kicks a strong pass forward to José Quintero. José Quintero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.44
Jordan Smith comes in with a late challenge on Mauricio Crespo. Jordan Smith is shown the yellow card! Mauricio Crespo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Neil Baker sees a break and surges forward. Neil Baker threads the ball through to Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
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. Sporting Kansas City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Kansas City kicking off!
47.01
Tiago Yanez makes a probing pass to Ignacio Deleon. Ignacio Deleon threads a neat ball through to Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado lofts in a cross ball towards Enner Mena. Enner Mena is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Enner Mena!
53.57
1-2Jordan Smith clumsily knocks into Mauricio Crespo. The referee warns Jordan Smith to calm down! Mauricio Crespo stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.14
Joe Miller flicks a high pass forward to Ángel Araya who brings the ball under control. Ángel Araya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, André Mora. André Mora shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Dani Rosales.
59.50
Ángel Araya barges into Gerson Reyes. The referee calls over Ángel Araya and warns him to calm down! Gerson Reyes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.49
1-2Sporting Kansas City have made a substitution with Guilherme Estrada replacing Enner Mena .
65.21
Gerson Reyes threads a neat ball through to Gary Perez. Gary Perez whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Crespo. Mauricio Crespo beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.30
1-3Neil Baker passes the ball forward to Gerson Reyes. Gerson Reyes laces a through ball forward to Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado whips in a cross ball towards Gary Perez. Gary Perez heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Jordan Smith is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
71.01
Ignacio Deleon flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Crespo controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Crespo lofts in a cross ball towards Wálter Hurtado. Wálter Hurtado outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball comes off Jordan Smith and the loose ball is cleared up field.
73.57
Ángel Araya threads a neat ball through to André Mora. André Mora makes a great pass forward. José Quintero runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.28
Diego Ortega catches Gerson Reyes on the ankles. Diego Ortega is warned by the referee! Gerson Reyes runs off the knock.
77.49
Sporting Kansas City have made 2 substitutions with Aaron Besler replacing Wálter Hurtado and Joao Rojas Lopez replacing Gary Perez .
78.51
Gerson Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks the ball forward, putting Aaron Besler through on goal. Aaron Besler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.12
Ángel Araya kicks a strong pass forward to José Quintero. José Quintero shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Dani Rosales.
82.46
1-3Herman Young takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Cameron Ramirez tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
With imagination, Ignacio Deleon picks a pass forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Estrada. Guilherme Estrada whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Herman Young 27 | Enner Mena 15, 47 Mauricio Crespo 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Enner Mena of Sporting Kansas City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Avalos (GK)
7
2. Manuel Gomez (DEF)
6
3. Joe Miller (DEF)
6
4. Jordan Smith (DEF)
6
5. Cameron Ramirez (DEF)
6
6. Ángel Araya (MID)
7
7. Tiago Davis (MID)
6
8. Diego Ortega (MID)
6
9. André Mora (ATT)
6
10. José Quintero (ATT)
7
11. Herman Young (ATT)
7
12. Diego Salinas (ATT)
0
13. Jeremías Cohen (DEF)
0
14. Marcelo Hugo (ATT)
0
1. Dani Rosales (GK)
7
2. Cecil Noviello (DEF)
6
3. Neil Baker (DEF)
7
4. Tiago Yanez (DEF)
6
5. Salvador Carmona (DEF)
5
6. Ignacio Deleon (MID)
6
7. Gerson Reyes (MID)
8
8. Wálter Hurtado (ATT)
7
9. Mauricio Crespo (ATT)
8
10. Enner Mena (ATT)
9
11. Gary Perez (ATT)
7
12. Guilherme Estrada (ATT)
6
13. Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
6
14. Aaron Besler (ATT)
6