Minnesota United FC vs Portland Timbers, 2022 MLS, Regular Season

· MLS

Minnesota United FC

9': Franco Fragapane
21': Bongokuhle Hlongwane
41': Luis Amarilla
69': Luis Amarilla

FT
4 - 4

Portland Timbers

1': Sebastián Blanco
50': Sebastián Blanco
53': Jaroslaw Niezgoda
65': Kemar Lawrence (OG)

Amarilla's equalizer helps Minnesota United tie Timbers 4-4

— Luis Amarilla scored two goals, including the equalizer, for Minnesota United in a 4-4 tie with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
1': Goal! Minnesota United FC 0, Portland Timbers 1. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jaroslaw Niezgoda.
3': Foul by Bakaye Dibassy (Minnesota United FC).
3': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
6': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Santiago Moreno.
7': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7': Foul by Diego Chara (Portland Timbers).
8': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Claudio Bravo.
9': Goal! Minnesota United FC 1, Portland Timbers 1. Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United FC) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Luis Amarilla with a headed pass following a corner.
10': Attempt saved. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
10': Foul by Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers).
10': Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
12': Attempt saved. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yimmi Chara.
13': Attempt blocked. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kervin Arriaga.
14': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
14': Foul by Diego Chara (Portland Timbers).
16': Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
16': Foul by Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC).
18': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
18': Foul by Diego Chara (Portland Timbers).
18': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
19': Attempt missed. Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
20': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by D.J. Taylor.
20': Attempt missed. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Claudio Bravo following a corner.
21': Foul by Diego Chara (Portland Timbers).
21': Kervin Arriaga (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
21': Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United FC) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by D.J. Taylor.
21': Goal! Minnesota United FC 2, Portland Timbers 1. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner.
23': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jaroslaw Niezgoda.
24': Foul by D.J. Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
24': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
25': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Kemar Lawrence.
26': Attempt missed. Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
26': Attempt missed. Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
28': Foul by D.J. Taylor (Minnesota United FC).
28': Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
30': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
30': Foul by David Ayala (Portland Timbers).
34': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Claudio Bravo.
34': Attempt saved. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Michael Boxall with a headed pass.
36': Attempt missed. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is high and wide to the left. Assisted by David Ayala.
37': Foul by Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers).
37': Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
41': Goal! Minnesota United FC 3, Portland Timbers 1. Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Franco Fragapane following a fast break.
43': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
43': Foul by Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United FC).
45': Attempt saved. David Ayala (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jaroslaw Niezgoda.
45'+4': Attempt missed. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso following a fast break.
45'+4': First Half ends, Minnesota United FC 3, Portland Timbers 1.
45': Second Half begins Minnesota United FC 3, Portland Timbers 1.
47': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
47': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
49': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
49': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
50': Goal! Minnesota United FC 3, Portland Timbers 2. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Santiago Moreno.
52': Offside, Minnesota United FC. Emanuel Reynoso tries a through ball, but Bongokuhle Hlongwane is caught offside.
53': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
53': Jaroslaw Niezgoda (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
53': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
53': Goal! Minnesota United FC 3, Portland Timbers 3. Jaroslaw Niezgoda (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Claudio Bravo following a set piece situation.
57': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
57': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
62': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
62': Foul by Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers).
62': Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
64': Attempt saved. Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by D.J. Taylor with a cross.
65': Own Goal by Kemar Lawrence, Minnesota United FC. Minnesota United FC 3, Portland Timbers 4.
66': Offside, Minnesota United FC. D.J. Taylor tries a through ball, but Bongokuhle Hlongwane is caught offside.
67': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
67': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
68': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
68': Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
69': Attempt blocked. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross.
69': Goal! Minnesota United FC 4, Portland Timbers 4. Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) header from very close range to the top left corner.
71': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
71': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
71': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Alan Benítez replaces D.J. Taylor.
72': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
72': Foul by Kervin Arriaga (Minnesota United FC).
72': Kervin Arriaga (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
73': Foul by David Ayala (Portland Timbers).
73': Franco Fragapane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
74': Attempt saved. Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Jaroslaw Niezgoda.
74': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Dayne St. Clair.
75': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
75': Foul by Alan Benítez (Minnesota United FC).
75': Alan Benítez (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
76': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Joseph Rosales replaces Kervin Arriaga.
76': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Dairon Asprilla replaces Yimmi Chara.
81': Foul by Alan Benítez (Minnesota United FC).
81': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
81': Attempt missed. Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco with a cross following a set piece situation.
83': Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
83': Foul by Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers).
83': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
85': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
85': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
86': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jaroslaw Niezgoda.
87': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
87': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
88': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Marvin Loría replaces Sebastián Blanco.
88': Offside, Portland Timbers. Jaroslaw Niezgoda tries a through ball, but Dairon Asprilla is caught offside.
89': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
89': Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
89': Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
89': Foul by Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC).
90': Emanuel Reynoso (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora replaces Jaroslaw Niezgoda.
90': Foul by Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers).
90': Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2': Hand ball by Luis Amarilla (Minnesota United FC).
90'+2': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Dario Zuparic.
90'+3': Attempt missed. Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso with a cross following a corner.
90'+3': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
90'+3': Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+3': Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+4': Attempt missed. David Ayala (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Larrys Mabiala following a set piece situation.
90'+5': Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Claudio Bravo.
90'+7': Attempt missed. Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Emanuel Reynoso.
90'+8': Foul by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC).
90'+8': Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+9': Second Half ends, Minnesota United FC 4, Portland Timbers 4.
0': Match ends, Minnesota United FC 4, Portland Timbers 4.

Statistics

POR		MIN
16	Fouls	17
4	Yellow Cards	5
0	Red Cards	0
1	Offsides	2
3	Corner Kicks	5
2	Saves	4
52	Possession	48
17	SHOTS	13
7	ON GOAL	6
0.4	On Target %	0.5
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
303	Accurate Passes	286
381	Passes	344
0.8	Pass Completion %	0.8
1	Accurate Crosses	5
9	Crosses	17
0.1	Cross %	0.3
43	Long Balls	49
18	Accurate Long Balls	25
0.4	Long Balls %	0.5
3	Blocked Shots	2
9	Effective Tackles	10
16	Tackles	21
0.6	Tackle %	0.5
9	Interceptions	10
6	Effective Clearances	18
6	Clearances	18

Game Information

Competition: MLS

Venue: Allianz Field
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
Attendance: 19,792

MLS Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	San Diego FC	3	+8	9
2	Vancouver Whitecaps	3	+7	9
3	San Jose Earthquakes	3	+6	9
4	LAFC	3	+6	9

Full Table

Line-Ups

Minnesota United FC (4-2-3-1)

No.	Name
97	Dayne St. Clair (GK)
12	Bakaye Dibassy
15	Michael Boxall
92	Kemar Lawrence
27	D.J. Taylor
10	Emanuel Reynoso
33	Kervin Arriaga
17	Robin Lod
9	Luis Amarilla
7	Franco Fragapane
21	Bongokuhle Hlongwane

Minnesota United FC Substitutes:

Brent Kallman, Niko Hansen, Alan Benítez, Tyler Miller, Nabilai Kibunguchy, Abu Danladi, Callum Montgomery, Joseph Rosales, Oniel Fisher.

Portland Timbers (4-4-2)

No.	Name
31	Aljaz Ivacic (GK)
13	Dario Zuparic
33	Larrys Mabiala
5	Claudio Bravo
2	José Van Rankin
24	David Ayala
21	Diego Chará
23	Yimmi Chará
30	Santiago Moreno
11	Jaroslaw Niezgoda
10	Sebastián Blanco

Portland Timbers Substitutes:

Bill Tuiloma, Marvin Loría, Justin Rasmussen, Pablo Bonilla, Nathan Fogaça, David Bingham, Dairon Asprilla, Zac McGraw, Felipe Mora.

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