LAFC vs Portland Timbers, 2020 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSDiego Rossi wins 2020 MLS Golden Boot as LAFC draw with Portland Timbers
Diego Rossi became the youngest player in MLS history to win the Golden Boot despite not registering in LAFC's 1-1 draw with Portland on Sunday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Offside, Los Angeles Football Club. Jordan Harvey tries a through ball, but Christian Torres is caught offside.
- 5': Attempt saved. Latif Blessing (Los Angeles Football Club) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 5': Goal! Los Angeles Football Club 1, Portland Timbers 0. Carlos Vela (Los Angeles Football Club) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 12': Attempt missed. Diego Rossi (Los Angeles Football Club) left footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Christian Torres.
- 13': Diego Rossi (Los Angeles Football Club) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Jordan Harvey.
- 15': Chris Duvall (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Christian Torres (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 17': Attempt blocked. Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 18': Carlos Vela (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 18': Foul by Chris Duvall (Portland Timbers).
- 19': Attempt missed. Eduard Atuesta (Los Angeles Football Club) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 21': Attempt saved. Carlos Vela (Los Angeles Football Club) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Eddie Segura.
- 22': Foul by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 22': Latif Blessing (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 23': Foul by Jesús David Murillo (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 27': Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Latif Blessing (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 27': Latif Blessing (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Jesús David Murillo.
- 31': Diego Rossi (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers).
- 32': Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 32': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 32': Foul by Tristan Blackmon (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 35': Foul by Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers).
- 35': José Cifuentes (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Carlos Vela (Los Angeles Football Club) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box.
- 38': Foul by Eduard Atuesta (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 38': Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Corner, Los Angeles Football Club. Conceded by Jorge Villafaña.
- 41': Corner, Los Angeles Football Club. Conceded by Diego Valeri.
- 41': Attempt blocked. José Cifuentes (Los Angeles Football Club) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Vela with a cross.
- 42': Carlos Vela (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 43': Attempt saved. Diego Rossi (Los Angeles Football Club) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Carlos Vela.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 1, Portland Timbers 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Los Angeles Football Club 1, Portland Timbers 0.
- 45': Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Dejan Jakovic replaces Jesús David Murillo.
- 50': Attempt missed. Eduard Atuesta (Los Angeles Football Club) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
- 51': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Jordan Harvey.
- 52': Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Foul by Latif Blessing (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 52': Attempt saved. Diego Rossi (Los Angeles Football Club) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Torres.
- 53': Diego Rossi (Los Angeles Football Club) hits the right post with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Carlos Vela.
- 54': Corner, Los Angeles Football Club. Conceded by Larrys Mabiala.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes.
- 57': Attempt missed. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes.
- 57': Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 57': Foul by Eduard Atuesta (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 58': Offside, Portland Timbers. Marvin Loría tries a through ball, but Jorge Villafaña is caught offside.
- 58': Carlos Vela (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 58': Foul by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers).
- 61': Hand ball by Latif Blessing (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 61': Foul by Christian Torres (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 61': Jorge Villafaña (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Christian Torres (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 63': Jorge Villafaña (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Christian Torres (Los Angeles Football Club) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Foul by Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers).
- 65': José Cifuentes (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Eddie Segura.
- 67': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Dairon Asprilla replaces Marvin Loría.
- 69': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Dario Zuparic.
- 70': Attempt missed. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Diego Valeri.
- 72': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': Foul by Dejan Jakovic (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 76': Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Brian Rodríguez replaces Christian Torres.
- 77': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Andy Polo replaces Cristhian Paredes.
- 77': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Marco Farfan replaces Chris Duvall.
- 79': Hand ball by Jordan Harvey (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 79': Foul by Marco Farfan (Portland Timbers).
- 79': Latif Blessing (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Attempt saved. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yimmi Chará with a cross.
- 81': Foul by Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers).
- 81': Kenneth Vermeer (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Brian Rodríguez (Los Angeles Football Club).
- 87': Attempt saved. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Diego Valeri with a headed pass.
- 87': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Kenneth Vermeer.
- 88': Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Francisco Ginella replaces Latif Blessing.
- 88': Substitution, Los Angeles Football Club. Mark-Anthony Kaye replaces José Cifuentes.
- 89': Hand ball by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 90': Attempt saved. Brian Rodríguez (Los Angeles Football Club) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jordan Harvey.
- 90': Goal! Los Angeles Football Club 1, Portland Timbers 1. Jorge Villafaña (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Diego Valeri with a cross.
- 90'+2': Diego Rossi (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+2': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+2': Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Francisco Ginella (Los Angeles Football Club) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Carlos Vela.
- 90'+4': Foul by Jorge Villafaña (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+4': Francisco Ginella (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+6': Foul by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+6': Tristan Blackmon (Los Angeles Football Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Los Angeles Football Club 1, Portland Timbers 1.
- 0': Match ends, Los Angeles Football Club 1, Portland Timbers 1.
Statistics
 POR |
LAFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 48.6 | Possession | 51.4 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 382 | Accurate Passes | 425 |
| 470 | Passes | 503 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 17 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 53 | Long Balls | 41 |
| 32 | Accurate Long Balls | 17 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 15 | Effective Tackles | 21 |
| 32 | Tackles | 31 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 17 | Interceptions | 18 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 17 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: BMO Stadium
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Venue: BMO Stadium
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 6 | +10 | 13 |
| 2 | New York City FC | 6 | +7 | 11 |
| 3 | Charlotte FC | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 4 | Inter Miami CF | 6 | +1 | 11 |
Line-Ups
LAFC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth Vermeer (GK) |
| 27 | Tristan Blackmon |
| 94 | Jesús Murillo |
| 2 | Jordan Harvey |
| 4 | Eddie Segura |
| 20 | Eduard Atuesta |
| 11 | José Cifuentes |
| 7 | Latif Blessing  |
| 9 | Diego Rossi |
| 21 | Christian Torres |
| 10 | Carlos Vela |
Portland Timbers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Steve Clark (GK) |
| 13 | Dario Zuparic |
| 33 | Larrys Mabiala |
| 4 | Jorge Villafaña |
| 15 | Chris Duvall |
| 8 | Diego Valeri |
| 30 | Eryk Williamson |
| 22 | Cristhian Paredes |
| 9 | Felipe Mora |
| 23 | Yimmi Chará |
| 44 | Marvin Loría |
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