Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers, 2019 MLS, Regular Season
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Timbers notch first win of season by beating Crew
The Portland Timbers scored twice in four minutes of the first half to help win their first game with a 3-1 victory over Columbus Crew.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 3': Attempt blocked. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 6': Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Foul by Federico Higuaín (Columbus Crew SC).
- 8': Foul by Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers).
- 8': Robinho (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Attempt missed. Federico Higuaín (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 14': Attempt missed. Jorge Moreira (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Andrés Flores.
- 19': Foul by Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers).
- 19': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Attempt missed. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Pedro Santos with a cross.
- 22': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 22': Robinho (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Gastón Sauro (Columbus Crew SC).
- 23': Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 24': Attempt blocked. Andrés Flores (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 25': Foul by Zarek Valentin (Portland Timbers).
- 25': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 25': Zarek Valentin (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Attempt missed. Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Federico Higuaín with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 27': Attempt missed. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco.
- 28': Attempt saved. Robinho (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Federico Higuaín.
- 28': Attempt blocked. Robinho (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 28': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Larrys Mabiala.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Robinho (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gyasi Zardes.
- 29': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Larrys Mabiala.
- 30': Attempt saved. Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pedro Santos with a cross.
- 30': Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Foul by Artur (Columbus Crew SC).
- 31': Goal! Columbus Crew SC 0, Portland Timbers 1. Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Diego Valeri following a set piece situation.
- 35': Goal! Columbus Crew SC 0, Portland Timbers 2. Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco with a cross.
- 37': Attempt missed. Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jorge Moreira with a cross.
- 39': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Jorge Moreira.
- 39': Hand ball by Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC).
- 45': Attempt blocked. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 45': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Jonathan Mensah.
- 45'+1': Attempt saved. Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Diego Valeri with a cross.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Columbus Crew SC 0, Portland Timbers 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Columbus Crew SC 0, Portland Timbers 2.
- 47': Attempt missed. Artur (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 48': Foul by Héctor Jiménez (Columbus Crew SC).
- 48': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Attempt missed. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 51': Attempt saved. Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 53': Federico Higuaín (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Foul by Bill Tuiloma (Portland Timbers).
- 53': Attempt missed. Gastón Sauro (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Federico Higuaín following a set piece situation.
- 55': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Bill Tuiloma.
- 57': Attempt missed. Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 60': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Justin Meram replaces Robinho.
- 61': Attempt missed. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Federico Higuaín.
- 64': Foul by Bill Tuiloma (Portland Timbers).
- 64': Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Attempt missed. Gastón Sauro (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Federico Higuaín following a set piece situation.
- 66': Foul by Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC).
- 66': Jorge Moreira (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Goal! Columbus Crew SC 1, Portland Timbers 2. Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) left footed shot from long range on the right to the bottom right corner.
- 70': Andrés Flores (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 70': Foul by Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC).
- 71': Attempt missed. Bill Tuiloma (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Diego Valeri following a set piece situation.
- 71': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Gastón Sauro.
- 71': Attempt missed. Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Diego Valeri with a cross following a corner.
- 71': Attempt missed. Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes following a corner.
- 73': Attempt missed. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jeremy Ebobisse.
- 74': Foul by Jorge Moreira (Portland Timbers).
- 74': Justin Meram (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Tomás Conechny replaces Diego Valeri.
- 77': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 77': Foul by Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC).
- 77': Foul by Andrés Flores (Portland Timbers).
- 77': Wil Trapp (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Tomás Conechny (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card.
- 82': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Sebastián Blanco.
- 83': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. Eduardo Sosa replaces Artur.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Gastón Sauro (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Eduardo Sosa with a cross.
- 83': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Bill Tuiloma.
- 83': Attempt missed. Jonathan Mensah (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pedro Santos with a cross following a corner.
- 83': Attempt saved. Gyasi Zardes (Columbus Crew SC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonathan Mensah.
- 84': Foul by Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC).
- 84': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 85': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Julio Cascante replaces Andrés Flores.
- 85': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Lucas Melano replaces Jeremy Ebobisse.
- 86': Attempt saved. Federico Higuaín (Columbus Crew SC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 87': Eduardo Sosa (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 88': Corner, Columbus Crew SC. Conceded by Bill Tuiloma.
- 88': Substitution, Columbus Crew SC. J.J. Williams replaces Héctor Jiménez.
- 89': Eduardo Sosa (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 89': Foul by Lucas Melano (Portland Timbers).
- 89': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card.
- 90': Foul by Lucas Melano (Portland Timbers).
- 90': Pedro Santos (Columbus Crew SC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Goal! Columbus Crew SC 1, Portland Timbers 3. Jorge Moreira (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Columbus Crew SC 1, Portland Timbers 3.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Columbus Crew SC 1, Portland Timbers 3.
Statistics
 POR |
CLB |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 42.3 | Possession | 57.7 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 349 | Accurate Passes | 479 |
| 419 | Passes | 562 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 13 | Crosses | 30 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 63 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 37 | Accurate Long Balls | 20 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 17 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 30 | Effective Clearances | 14 |
| 30 | Clearances | 14 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Historic Crew Stadium
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 11,707
Venue: Historic Crew Stadium
Location: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Attendance: 11,707
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego FC | 34 | +23 | 63 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | +28 | 63 |
| 3 | LAFC | 34 | +25 | 60 |
| 4 | Minnesota United FC | 34 | +17 | 58 |
Line-Ups
Columbus Crew (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Zack Steffen (GK) |
| 22 | Gaston Sauro |
| 4 | Jonathan Mensah |
| 14 | Waylon Francis |
| 16 | Hector Jimenez |
| 10 | Federico Higuaín |
| 8 | Artur |
| 6 | Wil Trapp |
| 11 | Gyasi Zardes |
| 7 | Pedro Santos |
| 18 | Robinho |
Portland Timbers (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Attinella (GK) |
| 25 | Bill Tuiloma |
| 33 | Larrys Mabiala |
| 16 | Zarek Valentin  |
| 2 | Jorge Moreira |
| 21 | Diego Chará |
| 22 | Cristhian Paredes |
| 10 | Sebastián Blanco |
| 14 | Andrés Flores |
| 17 | Jeremy Ebobisse |
| 8 | Diego Valeri |
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