Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSLucas Cavallini goal lifts Vancouver Whitecaps over Portland Timbers
Lucas Cavallini's goal handed the Vancouver Whitecaps a 1-0 win on Sunday night over the Portland Timbers in Sandy, Utah.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Michael Baldisimo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 2': Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Offside, Portland Timbers. Diego Valeri tries a through ball, but Felipe Mora is caught offside.
- 9': Cristián Gutiérrez (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 9': Foul by Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers).
- 10': Attempt blocked. Déiber Caicedo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 11': Attempt saved. Déiber Caicedo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristian Dájome.
- 12': Attempt missed. Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Déiber Caicedo.
- 15': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Andy Rose (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 16': Attempt missed. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Felipe Mora.
- 20': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 20': Foul by Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 20': Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 26': Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 26': Foul by Janio Bikel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 27': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Dario Zuparic.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Russell Teibert (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 28': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Larrys Mabiala.
- 28': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Foul by Janio Bikel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 29': Cristian Dájome (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 30': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Claudio Bravo.
- 32': Foul by Diego Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 32': Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 34': Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 37': Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Russell Teibert (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 38': Attempt saved. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from long range on the left is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Felipe Mora.
- 38': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Maxime Crépeau.
- 39': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) header from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Diego Valeri with a cross following a corner.
- 39': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 39': Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 41': Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 44': Foul by Janio Bikel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Portland Timbers 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Portland Timbers 0.
- 48': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
- 48': Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Andy Rose (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Russell Teibert.
- 49': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Steve Clark.
- 49': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Portland Timbers 0. Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the left side of the six yard box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristián Gutiérrez with a cross following a corner.
- 51': Offside, Portland Timbers. Diego Chará tries a through ball, but Diego Valeri is caught offside.
- 53': Foul by Cristian Dájome (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 53': Steve Clark (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
- 58': Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 59': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
- 59': Janio Bikel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Josecarlos Van Rankin.
- 64': Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Foul by Michael Baldisimo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 64': Michael Baldisimo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 67': Cristian Dájome (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 68': Foul by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 68': Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Offside, Portland Timbers. Claudio Bravo tries a through ball, but Diego Valeri is caught offside.
- 71': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Cristhian Paredes replaces Eryk Williamson.
- 71': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Marvin Loría replaces Dairon Asprilla.
- 71': Foul by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 71': Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 74': Diego Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Michael Baldisimo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 75': Hand ball by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers).
- 78': Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 78': Foul by Janio Bikel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 78': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jeff Attinella replaces Steve Clark because of an injury.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Valeri with a cross.
- 78': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Jake Nerwinski.
- 80': Attempt blocked. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Chará.
- 81': Cristian Dájome (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 81': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 82': Foul by Andy Rose (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 84': VAR Decision: No Goal Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1-0 Portland Timbers.
- 85': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Ismaila Jome replaces Claudio Bravo.
- 85': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Bill Tuiloma replaces Diego Valeri.
- 85': Foul by Bill Tuiloma (Portland Timbers).
- 85': Lucas Cavallini (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Déiber Caicedo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 87': Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Attempt saved. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diego Chará.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ryan Raposo replaces Déiber Caicedo.
- 90'+2': Foul by Jake Nerwinski (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 90'+2': Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Patrick Metcalfe replaces Cristian Dájome.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Portland Timbers 0.
- 0': Match ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Portland Timbers 0.
- 0': Match ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Portland Timbers 0.
Statistics
 POR |
VAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 15 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 48.9 | Possession | 51.1 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 327 | Accurate Passes | 350 |
| 401 | Passes | 422 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 19 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 53 | Long Balls | 73 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 40 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 15 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 12 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 12 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: America First Field
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
Venue: America First Field
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAFC | 5 | +8 | 13 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 5 | +12 | 12 |
| 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | 5 | +6 | 12 |
| 4 | San Diego FC | 5 | +8 | 11 |
Line-Ups
Vancouver Whitecaps (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Maxime Crépeau (GK) |
| 15 | Andy Rose |
| 4 | Ranko Veselinovic  |
| 3 | Cristián Gutiérrez |
| 28 | Jakob Nerwinski |
| 55 | Michael Baldisimo |
| 19 | Janio Bikel |
| 31 | Russell Teibert |
| 7 | Deiber Caicedo |
| 9 | Lucas Cavallini |
| 11 | Cristián Dájome |
Portland Timbers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Steve Clark (GK) |
| 13 | Dario Zuparic |
| 33 | Larrys Mabiala |
| 5 | Claudio Bravo |
| 2 | José Van Rankin |
| 8 | Diego Valeri |
| 21 | Diego Chará |
| 19 | Eryk Williamson |
| 9 | Felipe Mora |
| 27 | Dairon Asprilla |
| 23 | Yimmi Chará |
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