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Portland Timbers edge Seattle Sounders with late goal
Portland, Oregon – The Portland Timbers defeated the Seattle Sounders 1-0 in a hard-fought match at Providence Park. The only goal of the game came in the 55th minute, courtesy of a shot from J. Mosquera, with no assist.
Despite the loss, the Sounders controlled more possession (49% to the Timbers’ 51%), but the home side was more clinical in attack, registering 12 shots (5 on target) compared to Seattle’s 12 (2 on target). The Timbers also had more set-piece opportunities, with 5 corners to the Sounders’ 11.
The game was characterized by numerous substitutions for both teams. The Timbers made 3 changes in the last 10 minutes, while the Sounders made 6 changes throughout the match.
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Substitutions seattle sounders: at minute 8 A. Thomas came in and S. Frei went out., at minute 56 G. Minoungou came in and P. Rothrock went out., at minute 56 R. Ruidiaz came in and P. de La Vega went out., at minute 74 O. Vargas came in and J. Atencio went out., at minute 80 R. Baker-Whiting came in and Nouhou went out., at minute 80 D. Leyva came in and A. Rusnak went out.
Substitutions portland timbers: at minute 85 E. Williamson came in and M. Toye went out., at minute 89 E. Miller came in and Antony went out., at minute 90 C. Paredes came in and Evander went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portland Timbers
Seattle Sounders
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