The Timbers and FC Dallas signed a draw (1 – 1) this Saturday, in the match corresponding to week 24.
The locals began by winning with a goal by Diego Chará Marvin Loria, against, in the 95th minute of the complementary stage, while through Diego Chará, against, the visitor equalized the match after a few minutes.
In the 50th minute of the second stage, Marvin Loria lifted The Timbers’ spirits and took all the applause. After an individual play on the left, the forward placed it to the left post and down. Impossible for the goalkeeper!
27 minutes into the first half, striker Paul Arriola’s shot hit the rival’s goal post and FC Dallas was left wanting to celebrate.
The figure of the match was Marvin Loria. The Portland Timbers striker showed his best level by scoring 1 goal and finishing 5 times on the opposite goal.
Maarten Paes was another of the outstanding players. The FC Dallas goalkeeper showed his quality by holding 4 shots.
It was a duel that was slowed down by the accumulation of fouls, which cut the pace. There were several booked: Dairon Asprilla, Ema Twumasi, Eryk Williamson and Matt Hedges.
Portland T. manager Giovanni Savarese stopped the starting eleven in a 3-6-1 formation with Aljaz Ivacic in goal; Bill Tuiloma, Larrys Mabiala and Dario Zuparic on the defensive line; Claudio Bravo, David Ayala, Yimmi Chará, Dairon Asprilla, Santiago Moreno and Diego Chará in the middle; and Jaroslaw Niezgoda in attack.
For their part, those chosen by Nicolás Estévez took to the field of play with a 4-3-3 scheme with Maarten Paes under the three sticks; Ema Twumasi, Matt Hedges, José Martínez and Marco Farfan in defense; Brandon Servania, Edwin Cerrillo and Sebastián Lletget at midfield; and Paul Arriola, Jesús Ferreira and Alan Velasco up front.
The judge chosen to preside over the game at Providence Park was Theodore Unkel.
For the following date, The Timbers will play away against Toronto FC and FC Dallas will host the San José Earthquakes.
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