Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers, 2023 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSWhite's goal lifts Whitecaps to 1-0 victory over Timbers
— Brian White scored in the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps edged the Portland Timbers 1-0 on Saturday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Tega Ikoba (Portland Timbers).
- 3': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Foul by Eric Miller (Portland Timbers).
- 4': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Dario Zuparic.
- 4': Attempt saved. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 4': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
- 5': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Eric Miller.
- 7': Attempt saved. Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Julian Gressel with a cross.
- 7': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
- 9': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Tristan Blackmon.
- 11': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 11': Foul by Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 14': Hand ball by Tega Ikoba (Portland Timbers).
- 15': Dangerous play by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 15': Tega Ikoba (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Delay in match (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 16': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 19': Attempt saved. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Gauld.
- 21': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 21': Foul by Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers).
- 22': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Diego Gutiérrez.
- 23': Attempt missed. Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the left side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Gauld with a cross following a corner.
- 25': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 25': Tega Ikoba (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 25': Delay in match because of an injury Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 26': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 28': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sebastian Berhalter replaces Andrés Cubas because of an injury.
- 29': Foul by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 29': Simon Becher (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Attempt saved. Julian Gressel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Gauld.
- 30': Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Julian Gressel tries a through ball, but Ranko Veselinovic is caught offside.
- 35': Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Julian Gressel tries a through ball, but Simon Becher is caught offside.
- 36': Diego Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 36': Foul by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 36': Attempt blocked. Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter.
- 37': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Eric Miller.
- 37': Attempt missed. Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Pedro Vite with a cross following a corner.
- 39': Foul by Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 39': Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 39': Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 40': Delay in match because of an injury Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers).
- 40': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45'+1': Foul by Simon Becher (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 45'+1': Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Hand ball by Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 45'+4': Foul by Luis Martins (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 45'+4': Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Portland Timbers 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Portland Timbers 0.
- 45': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Evander replaces Diego Gutiérrez.
- 45': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Jaroslaw Niezgoda replaces Tega Ikoba.
- 46': Foul by Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers).
- 46': Simon Becher (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 48': Foul by Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 48': Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 50': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 50': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 51': Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 51': GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
- 52': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Foul by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers).
- 53': Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card.
- 54': Attempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 54': Foul by Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 54': Justin Rasmussen (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Hand ball by Luis Martins (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 58': Attempt saved. Julian Gressel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Pedro Vite.
- 58': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
- 60': Hand ball by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 60': Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 61': Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Pedro Vite tries a through ball, but Simon Becher is caught offside.
- 61': Delay in match because of an injury Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 62': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 63': Foul by Jaroslaw Niezgoda (Portland Timbers).
- 63': Luis Martins (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Eric Miller (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 64': Foul by Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 66': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Franck Boli replaces Dairon Asprilla.
- 66': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brian White replaces Simon Becher.
- 67': Foul by Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 67': Franck Boli (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 68': Foul by Justin Rasmussen (Portland Timbers).
- 68': Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Attempt saved. Julian Gressel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Gauld.
- 74': Attempt saved. Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 74': Goal! Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1, Portland Timbers 0. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) with an attempt from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Julian Gressel.
- 77': Substitution, Portland Timbers. David Ayala replaces Santiago Moreno.
- 77': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Foul by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 80': Attempt missed. Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Justin Rasmussen.
- 81': Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ryan Gauld tries a through ball, but Pedro Vite is caught offside.
- 81': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Nathan Fogaça replaces Juan Mosquera.
- 82': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Déiber Caicedo replaces Ali Ahmed.
- 82': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Javain Brown replaces Luis Martins.
- 82': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Cristian Dájome replaces Pedro Vite.
- 83': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Foul by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 86': Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ranko Veselinovic tries a through ball, but Cristian Dájome is caught offside.
- 87': Delay in match because of an injury Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers).
- 87': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 88': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
- 90': Foul by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 90': Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90': Foul by David Ayala (Portland Timbers).
- 90': Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+3': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 90'+3': Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': David Ayala (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Foul by Julian Gressel (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 90'+6': Foul by Jaroslaw Niezgoda (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+6': Javain Brown (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Attempt saved. Déiber Caicedo (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Julian Gressel with a through ball.
- 90'+6': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
- 90'+7': Foul by Evander (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+7': Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+8': 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 | 19 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 5 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 12 |
| 8 | Saves | 0 |
| 42.6 | Possession | 57.4 |
| 2 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 243 | Accurate Passes | 363 |
| 342 | Passes | 443 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 14 | Crosses | 33 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 70 | Long Balls | 45 |
| 25 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 12 |
| 20 | Tackles | 23 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 9 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 33 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 33 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: BC Place
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Attendance: 17,029
Venue: BC Place
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Attendance: 17,029
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
Vancouver Whitecaps (4-3-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Yohei Takaoka (GK) |
| 6 | Tristan Blackmon  |
| 4 | Ranko Veselinovic |
| 14 | Luís Martins |
| 2 | Mathías Laborda |
| 20 | Andrés Cubas |
| 22 | Ali Ahmed |
| 19 | Julian Gressel |
| 29 | Simon Becher |
| 25 | Ryan Gauld |
| 45 | Pedro Vite |
Portland Timbers (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Aljaz Ivacic (GK) |
| 18 | Zac McGraw |
| 13 | Dario Zuparic |
| 14 | Justin Rasmussen |
| 15 | Eric Miller |
| 21 | Diego Chará |
| 30 | Santiago Moreno |
| 16 | Diego Gutiérrez |
| 17 | Tega Ikoba |
| 27 | Dairon Asprilla |
| 29 | Juan Mosquera |
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