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Vancouver Whitecaps trounce Portland Timbers in a dominant performance
Portland, Oregon – The Vancouver Whitecaps showcased their offensive firepower in a commanding 6-0 victory over the Portland Timbers at Providence Park.
The Whitecaps asserted their dominance early on. Ryan Gauld opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a skillful finish, followed by a second goal from Brian White in the 24th. Gauld added a third goal in the 31st minute, sending the Whitecaps into halftime with a 3-0 advantage.
The second half saw the Whitecaps maintain their momentum. Sergio Armstrong netted the fourth goal in the 52nd minute, and Gauld completed his hat-trick in the 59th. The final goal came in the 83rd minute from a Vancouver Whitecaps player.
Despite several opportunities, the Timbers were unable to find a way through the Whitecaps’ resolute defense. The match was punctuated by a series of yellow cards for both teams.
Statistics:
Vancouver Whitecaps: 45% possession, 12 shots (8 on target, 2 off target), 6 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Portland Timbers: 55% possession, 12 shots (4 on target, 7 off target), 5 corners, 7 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
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Substitutions portland timbers: at minute 46 S. Moreno came in and C. Bravo went out., at minute 46 E. Williamson came in and D. Chara went out., at minute 46 E. Miller came in and D. Zuparic went out., at minute 65 K. Miller came in and Antony went out., at minute 83 F. Surman came in and J. Rodriguez went out.
Substitutions vancouver whitecaps: at minute 63 R. Raposo came in and R. Gauld went out., at minute 64 L. Johnson came in and B. White went out., at minute 65 A. Schopf came in and S. Armstrong went out., at minute 76 D. Kreilach came in and F. Picault went out., at minute 83 S. Berhalter came in and A. Cubas went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vancouver Whitecaps
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