Portland Timbers vs Chicago Fire FC, 2019 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
3 - 2
3 - 2
Timbers topple Fire, climb into playoff position
Brian Fernandez scored his team-leading ninth and 10th goals of the season, and the Portland Timbers picked up a 3-2 win over the Chicago Fire.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Johan Kappelhof.
- 3': Attempt missed. Przemyslaw Frankowski (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nemanja Nikolic following a fast break.
- 4': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 4': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Johan Kappelhof.
- 6': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Jonathan Bornstein.
- 9': Foul by Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire).
- 9': Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 10': Attempt missed. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Diego Valeri with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 11': Goal! Portland Timbers 1, Chicago Fire 0. Jorge Moreira (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 12': Foul by Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers).
- 12': Micheal Azira (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Offside, Chicago Fire. Aleksandar Katai tries a through ball, but Nemanja Nikolic is caught offside.
- 16': Attempt saved. Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 18': Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Larrys Mabiala.
- 21': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Brandt Bronico.
- 21': Goal! Portland Timbers 2, Chicago Fire 0. Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes following a corner.
- 26': Foul by Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers).
- 26': Johan Kappelhof (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers).
- 27': Jonathan Bornstein (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 27': Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 29': Delay in match (Portland Timbers). VAR checking.
- 29': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Aleksandar Katai (Chicago Fire).
- 30': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 30': Aleksandar Katai (Chicago Fire) is shown the red card.
- 32': Delay in match because of an injury Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 34': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 35': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Bill Tuiloma replaces Larrys Mabiala because of an injury.
- 37': Attempt missed. Micheal Azira (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Djordje Mihailovic.
- 39': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Brandt Bronico.
- 43': Djordje Mihailovic (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 43': Foul by Jorge Moreira (Portland Timbers).
- 44': Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Jorge Moreira.
- 44': Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Foul by Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire).
- 45': Attempt missed. Julio Cascante (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Diego Valeri following a set piece situation.
- 45'+2': Offside, Portland Timbers. Jorge Moreira tries a through ball, but Marvin Loría is caught offside.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Portland Timbers 2, Chicago Fire 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Portland Timbers 2, Chicago Fire 0.
- 45': Substitution, Chicago Fire. Francisco Calvo replaces Jonathan Bornstein.
- 49': Delay in match because of an injury Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers).
- 50': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 53': Attempt saved. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 53': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by David Ousted.
- 54': Foul by Julio Cascante (Portland Timbers).
- 54': Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Offside, Chicago Fire. Djordje Mihailovic tries a through ball, but Nemanja Nikolic is caught offside.
- 60': Attempt saved. Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco with a cross.
- 61': Brandt Bronico (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 61': Substitution, Chicago Fire. C.J. Sapong replaces Djordje Mihailovic.
- 61': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Tomás Conechny replaces Sebastián Blanco.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 66': Attempt missed. Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Diego Valeri.
- 67': Foul by Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers).
- 67': Grant Lillard (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Attempt missed. Tomás Conechny (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Brian Fernández following a fast break.
- 69': Hand ball by Zarek Valentin (Portland Timbers).
- 72': Attempt saved. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Brian Fernández.
- 72': Attempt missed. Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Diego Valeri.
- 73': C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 73': Foul by Jorge Moreira (Portland Timbers).
- 74': Goal! Portland Timbers 2, Chicago Fire 1. Nemanja Nikolic (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a set piece situation.
- 75': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jeremy Ebobisse replaces Marvin Loría.
- 76': Foul by Zarek Valentin (Portland Timbers).
- 76': Przemyslaw Frankowski (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Marcelo (Chicago Fire).
- 78': Attempt missed. Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Diego Valeri.
- 78': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Foul by Francisco Calvo (Chicago Fire).
- 79': Francisco Calvo (Chicago Fire) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Foul by C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire).
- 80': Jorge Moreira (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 81': Foul by Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers).
- 81': Johan Kappelhof (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 84': Attempt blocked. C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Nemanja Nikolic.
- 85': Foul by Zarek Valentin (Portland Timbers).
- 85': Przemyslaw Frankowski (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Zarek Valentin.
- 88': Goal! Portland Timbers 3, Chicago Fire 1. Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tomás Conechny following a fast break.
- 89': Substitution, Chicago Fire. Amando Moreno replaces Johan Kappelhof.
- 90': C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+1': Foul by Brian Fernández (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+1': Marcelo (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Goal! Portland Timbers 3, Chicago Fire 2. C.J. Sapong (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Przemyslaw Frankowski with a cross.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Portland Timbers 3, Chicago Fire 2.
- 0': Match ends, Portland Timbers 3, Chicago Fire 2.
Statistics
 CHI |
POR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 4 | Saves | 0 |
| 37.3 | Possession | 62.7 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 276 | Accurate Passes | 531 |
| 365 | Passes | 616 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 13 | Crosses | 22 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 75 | Long Balls | 60 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 41 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.7 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 10 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 27 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 27 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 25,218
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 25,218
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 14 | +20 | 33 |
| 2 | Inter Miami CF | 15 | +11 | 31 |
| 3 | Chicago Fire FC | 14 | +11 | 26 |
| 4 | New England Revolution | 14 | +4 | 25 |
Line-Ups
Portland Timbers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Steve Clark (GK) |
| 18 | Julio Cascante |
| 33 | Larrys Mabiala |
| 16 | Zarek Valentin |
| 2 | Jorge Moreira |
| 8 | Diego Valeri |
| 21 | Diego Chará |
| 22 | Cristhian Paredes |
| 7 | Brian Fernandez |
| 10 | Sebastián Blanco |
| 44 | Marvin Loría  |
Chicago Fire FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Ousted (GK) |
| 15 | Grant Lillard |
| 4 | Johan Kappelhof |
| 3 | Jonathan Bornstein |
| 2 | Marcelo |
| 16 | Micheal Azira |
| 14 | Djordje Mihailovic |
| 13 | Brandt Bronico |
| 23 | Nemanja Nikolic |
| 10 | Aleksandar Katai  |
| 11 | Przemyslaw Frankowski |
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