Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Providence Park where Portland Timbers play host to Carolina Railhawks. A crowd of 20,994 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portland Timbers are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Carolina Railhawks appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Louis Chavarri.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Portland Timbers kicking off!
2.42
0-0Nicolas Myers brings the ball forward. Nicolas Myers kicks a strong pass forward to André Mora but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.58
0-0Ezequiel Álvarez flicks a high pass forward to André Mora who brings the ball under control. André Mora knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Clarence Lowry.
10.32
0-0Jeremías Cohen flicks a high pass forward. Fabricio Benítez controls it well on his chest. Fabricio Benítez darts forward. Fabricio Benítez shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
12.41
0-0Guy Sanchez sees Mike Myers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ivan Avalos gets down and covers it.
15.33
Matias Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Araújo. With vision, Diogo Araújo laces a weighted ball forward to Mike Myers. Mike Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.15
Manuel Gomez sees space and advances. Manuel Gomez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Coloccini. Brian Coloccini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.12
Ezequiel Álvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Coloccini. Brian Coloccini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.22
1-0Jeremías Cohen makes a probing pass to Nicolas Myers. With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Myers stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Myers whips in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
1-0Matias Santos hacks André Mora from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! André Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portland Timbers appear unchanged since the first half. Carolina Railhawks also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Carolina Railhawks get the second half underway!
48.37
Wayne Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Lloyd Lowry who gracefully takes it down. Lloyd Lowry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ivan Avalos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
51.55
1-0Guy Sanchez barges into Ezequiel Álvarez. Guy Sanchez is warned by the referee! Ezequiel Álvarez runs off the knock.
54.51
Guy Sanchez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guy Sanchez shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
55.52
Ezequiel Álvarez flicks a high pass forward to Federico Reggi who brings the ball under control. Federico Reggi shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
57.06
Diogo Araújo flicks a high pass forward. Ysrael Cueva controls it well on his chest. Ysrael Cueva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.08
Paulo Albarracín comes in with a late challenge on Federico Reggi. The referee warns Paulo Albarracín to calm down! Federico Reggi runs off the knock.
60.21
1-0Carolina Railhawks have made 3 substitutions with Grenddy Rivas replacing Paulo Albarracín, Marshall Moore replacing Diogo Araújo and Ron Duka replacing Ysrael Cueva .
61.23
Grenddy Rivas threads the ball through to Guy Sanchez. Guy Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Lloyd Lowry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lloyd Lowry whips in a cross ball towards Mike Myers. With a superhuman jump, Mike Myers connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.05
Fabricio Benítez plays the ball forward to Federico Reggi. Federico Reggi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaac Cardoso who gathers it comfortably.
73.49
Grenddy Rivas threads a neat ball through to Guy Sanchez. Guy Sanchez chips the ball to his team mate, Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry plays a one-two with Ron Duka and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Lloyd Lowry provides some space. He shoots at goal but Ivan Avalos reads it well. Good keeping!
77.05
Guy Sanchez catches Ezequiel Álvarez on the ankles. The referee calls over Guy Sanchez again and warns him to calm down! Ezequiel Álvarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.33
Guy Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ron Duka. Ron Duka sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
81.09
Jeremías Cohen surges forward with the ball. Jeremías Cohen chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Coloccini. Brian Coloccini lofts in a cross ball towards André Mora. André Mora whips the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.57
Nicolas Myers threads the ball through to Federico Reggi. Federico Reggi finds some space and shoots from distance. Isaac Cardoso gets down and covers it.
90.00
Guy Sanchez chips the ball to his team mate, Lloyd Lowry. Lloyd Lowry tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Ivan Avalos effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| André Mora 38 | Mike Myers 61 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Myers of Portland Timbers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ivan Avalos (GK)
8
2. Massimo Branco (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Gomez (DEF)
7
4. Bautista López (DEF)
6
5. Jeremías Cohen (DEF)
7
6. Fabricio Benítez (MID)
6
7. Nicolas Myers (MID)
9
8. Ezequiel Álvarez (MID)
7
9. Brian Coloccini (ATT)
6
10. Federico Reggi (ATT)
6
11. André Mora (ATT)
8
12. Jon Ream (MID)
0
13. Marcelo Hugo (ATT)
0
14. Diego Salinas (ATT)
0
1. Isaac Cardoso (GK)
7
2. Matias Santos (DEF)
6
3. Paulo Albarracín (DEF)
5
4. Clarence Lowry (DEF)
6
5. Claudio Delacruz (MID)
6
6. Guy Sanchez (MID)
7
7. Diogo Araújo (MID)
6
8. Wayne Campbell (MID)
6
9. Lloyd Lowry (ATT)
8
10. Ysrael Cueva (ATT)
6
11. Mike Myers (ATT)
8
12. Grenddy Rivas (DEF)
6
13. Marshall Moore (MID)
6
14. Ron Duka (ATT)
6