Minnesota United FC vs Portland Timbers, 2021 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSMinnesota United edges Portland 2-1, Gasper scores
— Chase Gasper scored once and Minnesota United secured a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt blocked. Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 1': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Niko Hansen.
- 3': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Diego Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 9': Adrien Hunou (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 9': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 10': Attempt blocked. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 10': Goal! Minnesota United FC 0, Portland Timbers 1. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dairon Asprilla with a cross.
- 13': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 13': Niko Hansen (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 14': Attempt missed. Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 15': Foul by Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC).
- 15': Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Pablo Bonilla.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Chase Gasper.
- 23': Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Foul by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers).
- 24': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Josecarlos Van Rankin.
- 25': Attempt missed. Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross following a corner.
- 25': Attempt saved. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Niko Hansen (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Romain Métanire.
- 25': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Pablo Bonilla.
- 26': Attempt blocked. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 26': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Dairon Asprilla.
- 26': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 26': Foul by Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers).
- 27': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Larrys Mabiala.
- 28': Attempt missed. Bakaye Dibassy (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross following a corner.
- 29': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Foul by Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers).
- 29': Attempt missed. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Adrien Hunou.
- 31': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Brent Kallman.
- 31': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Marvin Loría with a cross following a corner.
- 34': Foul by Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC).
- 34': Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Attempt missed. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 38': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 38': Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 41': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 43': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 43': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 44': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Adrien Hunou.
- 45': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
- 45': Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC).
- 45'+1': Pablo Bonilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Minnesota United FC 0, Portland Timbers 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Minnesota United FC 0, Portland Timbers 1.
- 45': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Diego Valeri replaces Marvin Loría.
- 46': Foul by Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 46': Romain Métanire (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Attempt missed. Adrien Hunou (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Romain Métanire with a cross.
- 49': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 49': Foul by Brent Kallman (Minnesota United FC).
- 49': Attempt saved. Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 49': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Tyler Miller.
- 50': Attempt missed. Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high following a corner.
- 51': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 51': Foul by Niko Hansen (Minnesota United FC).
- 53': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
- 53': Pablo Bonilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Pablo Bonilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dairon Asprilla.
- 54': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Niko Hansen.
- 55': Attempt missed. Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Diego Valeri with a cross following a corner.
- 55': Attempt missed. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Chase Gasper.
- 56': Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 56': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Ethan Finlay replaces Niko Hansen.
- 57': Hand ball by Adrien Hunou (Minnesota United FC).
- 59': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC).
- 61': Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 62': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Romain Métanire.
- 63': Attempt missed. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner.
- 64': Foul by Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC).
- 64': Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 65': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Renzo Zambrano replaces Cristhian Paredes.
- 65': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Juan Agudelo replaces Adrien Hunou.
- 65': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jeremy Ebobisse replaces Dairon Asprilla.
- 67': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Dario Zuparic.
- 68': Attempt missed. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chase Gasper.
- 68': Attempt missed. Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 69': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Hassani Dotson.
- 71': Attempt missed. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso.
- 72': Foul by Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC).
- 72': Jeremy Ebobisse (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Hand ball by Pablo Bonilla (Portland Timbers).
- 73': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 73': Foul by Renzo Zambrano (Portland Timbers).
- 74': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Josecarlos Van Rankin.
- 74': Goal! Minnesota United FC 1, Portland Timbers 1. Chase Gasper (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Hassani Dotson with a cross following a corner.
- 77': Attempt saved. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 77': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
- 77': Attempt blocked. Juan Agudelo (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross.
- 77': Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Bakaye Dibassy (Minnesota United FC).
- 78': Foul by Juan Agudelo (Minnesota United FC).
- 78': Pablo Bonilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 79': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Bakaye Dibassy.
- 81': Attempt saved. Ethan Finlay (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso.
- 81': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
- 81': Renzo Zambrano (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Sebastián Blanco replaces Yimmi Chará.
- 83': Attempt saved. Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso.
- 85': Goal! Minnesota United FC 2, Portland Timbers 1. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a through ball.
- 87': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Ján Gregus replaces Emanuel Reynoso.
- 87': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Bill Tuiloma replaces Felipe Mora.
- 87': Attempt saved. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Larrys Mabiala.
- 88': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Bill Tuiloma.
- 89': Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 89': Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Diego Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+1': Ján Gregus (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Ján Gregus (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+2': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Bill Tuiloma.
- 90'+2': Foul by Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+2': Juan Agudelo (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+3': Foul by Diego Valeri (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+3': Juan Agudelo (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4': Foul by Hassani Dotson (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+4': Renzo Zambrano (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+4': Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Minnesota United FC 2, Portland Timbers 1.
- 0': Match ends, Minnesota United FC 2, Portland Timbers 1.
Statistics
 POR |
MIN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 19 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 43.8 | Possession | 56.2 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 28 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 270 | Accurate Passes | 391 |
| 365 | Passes | 457 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 13 | Crosses | 28 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 63 | Long Balls | 37 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
| 17 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 21 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 17 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,691
Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,691
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | 11 | +19 | 28 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 10 | +20 | 25 |
| 3 | LAFC | 11 | +11 | 21 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 9 | +8 | 20 |
Line-Ups
Minnesota United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tyler Miller (GK) |
| 12 | Bakaye Dibassy |
| 14 | Brent Kallman |
| 77 | Chase Gasper |
| 19 | Romain Métanire |
| 10 | Emanuel Reynoso |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 31 | Hassani Dotson |
| 23 | Adrien Hunou |
| 11 | Niko Hansen |
| 17 | Robin Lod |
Portland Timbers (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Aljaz Ivacic (GK) |
| 13 | Dario Zuparic |
| 33 | Larrys Mabiala |
| 2 | José Van Rankin |
| 28 | Pablo Bonilla |
| 21 | Diego Chará |
| 22 | Cristhian Paredes |
| 27 | Dairon Asprilla |
| 44 | Marvin Loría |
| 23 | Yimmi Chará |
| 9 | Felipe Mora |
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