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Portland Timbers Overwhelms Colorado Rapids in a Thrilling Match
Portland, Oregon – The Portland Timbers showcased their dominance over the Colorado Rapids in a Leagues Cup match held at Providence Park. The home team dominated the game from the start, holding a 56% possession and displaying impressive offensive efficiency, scoring four goals to secure victory.
The first goal came in the 30th minute with a shot by Antony, assisted by F. Mora. The score expanded in the 52nd minute, thanks to a goal from D. Ayala, who capitalized on a pass from C. Paredes. The Timbers weren’t satisfied and scored two more goals in quick succession, first with a header from M. Toye in the 69th minute, assisted by J. Mosquera, and then with a shot by S. Moreno in the 71st, assisted by Evander.
The Colorado Rapids, on the other hand, had few scoring opportunities and barely posed a threat to the opposing goal. Their only attempt came in the 31st minute when A. Maxso received a yellow card.
The match was marked by a fast pace and numerous substitutions on both teams. The Portland Timbers demonstrated their high level of play and secured a decisive victory that positions them as one of the teams to watch in the Leagues Cup.
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Substitutions portland timbers: at minute 38 S. Moreno came in and Antony went out., at minute 46 M. Toye came in and F. Mora went out., at minute 75 E. Miller came in and J. Mosquera went out., at minute 75 E. Williamson came in and D. Ayala went out., at minute 82 L. Mabiala came in and K. Miller went out.
Substitutions colorado rapids: at minute 60 D. Yapi came in and O. Larraz went out., at minute 66 C. Harris came in and O. Fernandez went out., at minute 75 J. Loffelsend came in and C. Bassett went out., at minute 75 W. Frederick came in and C. Ronan went out., at minute 75 J. Travis came in and J. Lewis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portland Timbers
Titulares:
Colorado Rapids
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