Portland Timbers vs Columbus Crew, 2023 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
3 - 2
3 - 2
Timbers end winless rut, edge Crew
Sebastian Blanco scored the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute as the Portland Timbers broke a five-match winless streak with a 3-2 victory against the visiting Columbus Crew on Saturday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Diego Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 1': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Attempt blocked. Franck Boli (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 5': Foul by Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew).
- 5': Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Evander (Portland Timbers).
- 5': Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohamed Farsi.
- 9': Foul by Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers).
- 9': Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 11': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew).
- 15': Attempt saved. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diego Chará.
- 17': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Malte Amundsen.
- 18': Attempt missed. Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Evander with a cross following a corner.
- 20': Aidan Morris (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 21': Offside, Columbus Crew. Mohamed Farsi tries a through ball, but Lucas Zelarayán is caught offside.
- 22': Foul by Franck Boli (Portland Timbers).
- 22': Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers).
- 25': Steven Moreira (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Attempt blocked. Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán.
- 26': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 27': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Mohamed Farsi.
- 28': Goal! Portland Timbers 1, Columbus Crew 0. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Dario Zuparic following a corner.
- 30': Goal! Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 0. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Franck Boli.
- 32': Delay in match (Columbus Crew).
- 32': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34': Attempt blocked. Christian Ramírez (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán.
- 34': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Dario Zuparic.
- 35': Hand ball by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
- 36': Attempt blocked. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 36': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 37': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Darlington Nagbe.
- 39': Delay in match because of an injury Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers).
- 39': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 40': Attempt missed. Christian Ramírez (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross.
- 43': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 43': Foul by Evander (Portland Timbers).
- 45': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
- 45': Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Yaw Yeboah following a set piece situation.
- 45'+3': Goal! Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 1. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jacen Russell-Rowe with a through ball.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 1.
- 46': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 46': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 47': Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Ramírez.
- 48': Foul by Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers).
- 48': Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 48': Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Christian Ramírez (Columbus Crew) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Yaw Yeboah with a cross.
- 53': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Foul by Diego Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 54': Diego Chará (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 55': Attempt missed. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 57': Attempt missed. Evander (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Diego Chará.
- 58': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 58': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 59': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Evander.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross.
- 62': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora replaces Franck Boli.
- 62': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Sebastián Blanco replaces Dairon Asprilla.
- 62': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Yimmi Chará replaces Marvin Loría.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jacen Russell-Rowe.
- 64': Foul by Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 64': Yaw Yeboah (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Goal! Portland Timbers 2, Columbus Crew 2. Lucas Zelarayán (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Steven Moreira.
- 67': Foul by Evander (Portland Timbers).
- 67': Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 68': Foul by Aidan Morris (Columbus Crew).
- 69': Attempt saved. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Ramírez.
- 69': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by David Bingham.
- 69': Attempt missed. Malte Amundsen (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lucas Zelarayán with a cross following a corner.
- 70': Foul by Christian Ramírez (Columbus Crew).
- 70': Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
- 71': Mohamed Farsi (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 72': Diego Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': Foul by Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew).
- 72': Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) hits the bar with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Felipe Mora with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 74': Attempt blocked. Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes.
- 74': Attempt saved. Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 75': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Steven Moreira.
- 76': Attempt missed. Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Evander with a cross following a corner.
- 76': Delay in match (Columbus Crew).
- 78': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Max Arfsten replaces Yaw Yeboah.
- 78': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Luis Díaz replaces Mohamed Farsi.
- 78': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 79': Foul by Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers).
- 79': Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Goal! Portland Timbers 3, Columbus Crew 2. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the top right corner.
- 81': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 84': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Larrys Mabiala replaces Evander.
- 86': Attempt missed. Yimmi Chará (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Felipe Mora.
- 88': Foul by Luis Díaz (Columbus Crew).
- 88': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Eric Miller replaces Claudio Bravo.
- 89': Substitution, Columbus Crew. Jimmy Medranda replaces Aidan Morris.
- 89': Offside, Portland Timbers. Larrys Mabiala tries a through ball, but Cristhian Paredes is caught offside.
- 90': Darlington Nagbe (Columbus Crew) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+1': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 90'+1': Delay in match (Columbus Crew).
- 90'+2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Jacen Russell-Rowe (Columbus Crew) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jimmy Medranda with a cross.
- 90'+3': Felipe Mora (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Sean Zawadzki (Columbus Crew).
- 90'+4': Corner, Columbus Crew. Conceded by Juan Mosquera.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Portland Timbers 3, Columbus Crew 2.
- 0': Match ends, Portland Timbers 3, Columbus Crew 2.
Statistics
 CLB |
POR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fouls | 18 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 62.2 | Possession | 37.8 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 448 | Accurate Passes | 231 |
| 519 | Passes | 313 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 18 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 65 |
| 19 | Accurate Long Balls | 35 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 17 | Tackles | 21 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 17 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 9 | Effective Clearances | 16 |
| 9 | Clearances | 16 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 24,181
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 24,181
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inter Miami CF | 11 | +10 | 21 |
| 2 | FC Cincinnati | 10 | +3 | 18 |
| 3 | New York Red Bulls | 10 | +4 | 17 |
| 4 | Toronto FC | 10 | -2 | 16 |
Line-Ups
Portland Timbers (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | David Bingham (GK) |
| 13 | Dario Zuparic |
| 18 | Zac McGraw |
| 5 | Claudio Bravo |
| 29 | Juan Mosquera |
| 21 | Diego Chará  |
| 20 | Evander |
| 22 | Cristhian Paredes |
| 7 | Franck Boli |
| 44 | Marvin Loría |
| 27 | Dairon Asprilla |
Columbus Crew (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 28 | Patrick Schulte (GK) |
| 25 | Sean Zawadzki |
| 18 | Malte Amundsen |
| 31 | Steven Moreira |
| 6 | Darlington Nagbe |
| 8 | Aidan Morris |
| 10 | Lucas Zelarayán |
| 14 | Yaw Yeboah |
| 23 | Mohamed Farsi |
| 19 | Jacen Russell-Rowe |
| 17 | Christian Ramírez |
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