Late Goal Gives Timbers A Bad Result

ST. LOUIS, MO – APRIL 29: Evander #20 of Portland Timbers during a game between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City SC at CITYPARK on April 29, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

By 750 THE GAME STAFF

This tie stings. Portland was up for most of the match. But you have to give Austin credit. A goal late in the match in stoppage time give them a tie in Portland.

The scoring started in the first half on a sweet header by Dario Zupuric

This assist from Evander. 🏹

Dario Župarić finishes it off to give @TimbersFC the lead.

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It was Zuparic’s first goal for the Timbers since the bubble back in 2020.

After Austin tied it up. It was a goal by Claudio Bravo from outside of the box to get the Timbers a 2-1 lead in the second half.

Claudio Bravo caught it so sweet to restore the lead for @TimbersFC. 👌 pic.twitter.com/CzKlsdtJru

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With the tie, the Timbers their record is now 3-5-3. The tie costs them 2 points. But Portland played well which has been a problem so far early in this season. Next up for the Timbers is a match against Salt Lake on Wednesday from Providence Park.