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Portland Timbers defeated Sporting Kansas City in a thrilling match at Children’s Mercy Park. The game, played on April 13th, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas, ended with a 4-3 victory for the Timbers. The home side started better, with Suleymanov scoring the opening goal at the 16th minute. However, the Timbers responded with goals from Ayala (10′) and Kelsy (26′), to go into halftime with the lead. Joveljic equalized for Sporting Kansas City from the penalty spot in the 33rd minute. In the second half, Kelsy (50′) and Miller (54′) extended Portland’s lead, although Joveljic missed a penalty in the 90th minute. Despite their efforts to come back, Sporting Kansas City couldn’t overcome the solid Timbers defense. The match was marked by its intensity, with a total of 23 fouls and five yellow cards. Portland dominated possession with 54%, had 14 shots (8 on target), and 7 corners. Sporting Kansas City, on the other hand, had 46% possession, 7 shots (5 on target), and 4 corners. Referee Armando Villarrea from the USA officiated a vibrant encounter in the 12th game of the Major League Soccer regular season.
Substitutions portland timbers: at minute 46 C. Bravo came in and I. Smith went out., at minute 69 J. Ortiz came in and D. Chara went out., at minute 69 J. Rodriguez came in and S. Moreno went out., at minute 76 F. Mora came in and K. Kelsy went out., at minute 76 A. Lassiter came in and Antony went out.
Substitutions sporting kansas city: at minute 55 E. Thommy came in and S. Suleymanov went out., at minute 69 T. Leibold came in and L. Ndenbe went out., at minute 69 M. Rodriguez came in and K. Shelton went out., at minute 89 W. Agada came in and M. Garcia went out., at minute 89 S. Afrifa came in and J. Bartlett went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sporting Kansas City
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