Timbers Open ‘MLS is Back’ Tournament with 2-1 Victory Over LA Galaxy
The Portland Timbers returned to play in the “MLS is Back” tournament, Monday evening against the LA Galaxy.
Los Angeles earned a penalty kick roughly twelve minutes into the first half, but keeper Steve Clark was able to keep the Galaxy off of the board after a massive save.
Things you love to see: this.#RCTID | #LAvPOR pic.twitter.com/l9ZeeAWRpP
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 14, 2020
Both keepers recorded three saves in the first half, but the biggest being Clark’s double save following the Galaxy penalty kick. Timbers’ Marvin Loria ripped a heater from deep with just a few minutes remaining in the half, but Galaxy keeper David Bingham made a diving save to keep both clubs knotted up 0-0 at the break.
Marvin Loría ripping it from distance 👀 #RCTID pic.twitter.com/QL2LRPqo4V
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 14, 2020
The scoreless tie remained intact up until the 59th minute, when Portland broke the game open after scoring two goals in a matter of 6 minutes. Jeremy Ebobisse scored first on a beautiful finish in the box to make it 1-0 Timbers.
Everyone played a part in this one.#LAvPOR #RCTID pic.twitter.com/RvyZqPhpVI
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 14, 2020
Shortly after, Sebastián Blanco used his sharp handles to carve his way past the defense and finish with a goal in the top left corner of the net. Timbers pushed their lead to 2-0 after the 65th minute.
Sebastián Blanco is on fire right now. #LAvPOR | #RCTID pic.twitter.com/RQqAB7PVf5
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 14, 2020
Galaxy’s Gordon Wild scored at the 82nd minute, but the goal was reviewed and called off-sides. Timbers dodged a bullet as the score remained 2-0 in the final eight minutes of the match.
In the 88th minute, Chicharito Hernández got the Galaxy on the board to tighten things up at 2-1, but the Timbers were able to hold on for the 2-1 victory, and earn a full 3 points as a result of the match.
Three points to start this thing off. It’s good to be back!#LAvPOR | #RCTID pic.twitter.com/NcrtCK31Co
— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) July 14, 2020
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