The Portland Timbers pulled off an emphatic 3-0 win in opposition to arch-rivals Seattle Sounders at Lumen Subject on Saturday afternoon.
Heading to Seattle in improved type and creeping into the Playoff image, the Timbers at the moment are 5 video games unbeaten, taking 11 factors throughout that point, with this end result the sweetest of the lot.
Jaroslaw Niezgoda acquired issues going within the twenty fourth minute, heading the ball residence on the far submit after being completely picked out by Sebastian Blanco – the Polish striker’s fifth purpose in his final six MLS outings.
The Sounders pushed for an equalizer from there however Aljaz Ivacic was in glorious type between the sticks for Portland. Issues have been made much more troublesome for the hosts when Jackson Ragen was given a second yellow card for a ridiculous late problem on Eryk Williamson.
It took till the ultimate 10 minutes for Portland to make their numerical benefit rely, with Santiago Moreno changing a penalty given for a Nouhou Tolo handball within the 82nd, whereas Dairon Asprilla completed a flowing Timbers counter-attack within the eighty fifth.
It is the fourth time in a row this rivalry has been gained by the away facet, however how did all of it pan out?
Learn on for full participant scores:
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— Seattle Sounders FC (@SoundersFC) July 9, 2022
GK: Stefan Frei – 5/10 – Made a few respectable saves to maintain the rating down. May do little in regards to the targets.
RB: Alex Roldan – 5/10 – Could not discover his mark together with his crossing and was given a tricky time by some intelligent Timbers motion.
CB: Yeimar Gomez – 3/10 – Overpassed Niezgoda for the opening purpose, a theme that repeated itself all through the match.
CB: Jackson Ragen – 2/10 – His yellow card on the finish of the primary half was harsh, however what was Ragen considering flying right into a problem on Williamson proper after the break? Ridiculous second yellow to select up that left his facet proper up in opposition to it.
LB: Nouhou Tolo – 4/10 – Supplied little in assault and conceded the penalty that completed the match.
CM: Kelyn Rowe – 5/10 – Labored laborious, particularly as soon as Ragen was despatched off, however did not supply sufficient in assault for Seattle.
CM: Albert Rusnak – 6/10 – Had some harmful moments within the first half however light quick after the break.
RW: Cristian Roldan – 7/10 – One in all Seattle’s extra harmful retailers, by no means stopped making an attempt to create.
CAM: Nico Lodeiro – 6/10 – Compelled a few openings however wasn’t as decisive as typical.
LW: Jordan Morris – 6/10 – One of many few Sounders gamers to maintain his composure in attacking moments however wanted assist.
ST: Raul Ruidiaz – 5/10 – Got here shut with an effort off the submit however did not see sufficient of the ball total.
SUB: Josh Atencio (64′, for Rowe) – 5/10 – Failed to regulate to the tempo of the sport.
SUB: Jimmy Medranda (75′, for Rusnak) – 5/10 – Barely acquired concerned.
SUB: Will Bruin (81′, for Ruidiaz) – 5/10 – Not sufficient time to alter the sport.
SUB: Leo Chu (81′, for A. Roldan) – 5/10 – As above.
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— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 9, 2022
GK: Aljaz Ivacic – 8/10 – Got here up with a few huge saves to protect the clear sheet.
RB: Josecarlos Van Rankin – 5/10 – Was the weak hyperlink in Portland’s protection, fortunate to not concede a penalty within the first half.
CB: Larrys Mabiala – 8/10 – Obtained via numerous defensive work, holding it easy however efficient.
CB: Dario Zuparic – 7/10 – Appeared stable subsequent to Mabiala.
LB: Claudio Bravo – 8/10 – One of the vital efficient tackling machines in MLS. Barely something acquired previous him.
CM: Diego Chara – 8/10 – Clear on the ball and sometimes damaging with out it.
CM: Eryk Williamson – 8/10 – Performed a giant half within the opening purpose with some intelligent passing and drew the second yellow card from Ragen. Fought laborious with out the ball all through.
RW: Santiago Moreno – 7/10 – Got here alive within the ultimate 10 minutes with a penalty purpose and the pre-assist for Asprilla’s strike.
CAM: Sebastian Blanco – 8/10 – Offered the help for Niezgoda with an ideal cross to the far submit. Classic Blanco.
LW: Yimmi Chara – 7/10 – Performed a key half within the first purpose however was saved comparatively quiet in any other case.
ST: Jaroslaw Niezgoda – 9/10 – Scored his fifth purpose in his final six MLS appearances and acquired the higher of the Sounders center-backs all through. Assisted Asprilla’s clincher.
SUB: Cristhian Paredes (63′, for Williamson) – 6/10 – Helped shut down the midfield.
SUB: Dairon Asprilla (74′, for Blanco) – 7/10 – A purpose from the bench. What extra are you able to ask for?
SUB: Marvin Loria (75′, for Y. Chara) – 6/10 – Drove the ball ahead nicely in opposition to a tiring Sounders protection.
SUB: Felipe Mora (90′, for Niezgoda) – N/A – Introduced on proper on the finish.
SUB: Invoice Tuiloma (90′, for ) – N/A – As above.
