Portland Timbers vs Colorado Rapids, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
· MLS
FT
4 - 1
4 - 1
Antony fuels Timbers to lopsided win over Rapids
Antony scored two goals and the Portland Timbers dominated play with a 4-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rapids on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Delay in match (Portland Timbers).
- 2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 3': Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes.
- 3': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Sam Vines.
- 4': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Andreas Maxsø.
- 5': Offside, Colorado Rapids. Rafael Navarro is caught offside.
- 8': Offside, Colorado Rapids. Calvin Harris is caught offside.
- 9': Goal! Portland Timbers 1, Colorado Rapids 0. Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Juan Mosquera.
- 12': Offside, Portland Timbers. Antony is caught offside.
- 14': Goal! Portland Timbers 2, Colorado Rapids 0. Antony (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes with a cross.
- 16': Diego Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Foul by Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids).
- 19': Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 19': Foul by Diego Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 21': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 21': Foul by Andreas Maxsø (Colorado Rapids).
- 22': Foul by Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids).
- 22': Zac McGraw (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Attempt blocked. Antony (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Juan Mosquera with a cross.
- 23': Foul by Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids).
- 23': Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Offside, Portland Timbers. Santiago Moreno is caught offside.
- 26': Attempt saved. Sam Vines (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver Larraz with a through ball.
- 26': Attempt missed. Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Rafael Navarro.
- 27': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Moïse Bombito.
- 28': Attempt saved. Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Vines with a cross.
- 29': Goal! Portland Timbers 3, Colorado Rapids 0. Antony (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Eryk Williamson.Goal awarded following VAR Review.
- 30': VAR Decision: Goal Portland Timbers 3-0 Colorado Rapids (Antony).
- 38': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 44': Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 44': Foul by Antony (Portland Timbers).
- 45': Calvin Harris (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 45': Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Zac McGraw.
- 45'+3': Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+3': Foul by Moïse Bombito (Colorado Rapids).
- 45'+3': Moïse Bombito (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+5': Attempt missed. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Dairon Asprilla.
- 45'+5': Own Goal by Sam Vines, Colorado Rapids. Portland Timbers 4, Colorado Rapids 0.
- 45'+6': Andreas Maxsø (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+6': Foul by Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers).
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Portland Timbers 4, Colorado Rapids 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Portland Timbers 4, Colorado Rapids 0.
- 46': Attempt missed. Keegan Rosenberry (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Cole Bassett.
- 49': Foul by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers).
- 49': Sam Vines (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 52': Attempt missed. Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 54': Antony (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Oliver Larraz (Colorado Rapids).
- 54': Andreas Maxsø (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers).
- 55': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Diego Chará.
- 55': Goal! Portland Timbers 4, Colorado Rapids 1. Calvin Harris (Colorado Rapids) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Connor Ronan with a cross following a corner.Goal awarded following VAR Review.
- 56': VAR Decision: Goal Portland Timbers 4-1 Colorado Rapids (Calvin Harris).
- 59': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Andreas Maxsø (Colorado Rapids).
- 59': Andreas Maxsø (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Attempt missed. Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Calvin Harris with a cross.
- 62': Calvin Harris (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 62': Foul by Antony (Portland Timbers).
- 63': Foul by Antony (Portland Timbers).
- 63': Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 63': Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Jonathan Lewis replaces Oliver Larraz.
- 63': Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Omir Fernandez replaces Calvin Harris.
- 63': Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Jackson Travis replaces Sam Vines.
- 63': Delay in match because of an injury Antony (Portland Timbers).
- 64': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 65': Attempt missed. Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Connor Ronan with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 65': Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Dairon Asprilla.
- 66': Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Foul by Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids).
- 67': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Moïse Bombito (Colorado Rapids).
- 68': Attempt missed. Connor Ronan (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jackson Travis.
- 70': Antony (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 70': Foul by Rafael Navarro (Colorado Rapids).
- 74': Eryk Williamson (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids).
- 74': Djordje Mihailovic (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 75': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Nathan Fogaça replaces Eryk Williamson.
- 76': Cole Bassett (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers).
- 76': Foul by Diego Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 76': Keegan Rosenberry (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 77': Substitution, Colorado Rapids. Darren Yapi replaces Rafael Navarro.
- 77': Attempt missed. Moïse Bombito (Colorado Rapids) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Connor Ronan with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 78': Foul by Jackson Travis (Colorado Rapids).
- 78': Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids).
- 82': Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Foul by Diego Chará (Portland Timbers).
- 83': Omir Fernandez (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Attempt missed. Darren Yapi (Colorado Rapids) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Keegan Rosenberry with a cross.
- 85': Offside, Colorado Rapids. Jonathan Lewis is caught offside.
- 85': Substitution, Portland Timbers. David Ayala replaces Antony.
- 89': Attempt missed. Jonathan Lewis (Colorado Rapids) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jackson Travis with a cross.
- 89': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Dario Zuparic replaces Cristhian Paredes.
- 90': Foul by Connor Ronan (Colorado Rapids).
- 90': Nathan Fogaça (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Offside, Portland Timbers. Dairon Asprilla is caught offside.
- 90'+1': Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Jackson Travis (Colorado Rapids).
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Santiago Moreno.
- 90'+4': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Jonathan Lewis.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Portland Timbers 4, Colorado Rapids 1.
- 0': Match ends, Portland Timbers 4, Colorado Rapids 1.
Statistics
 COL |
POR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 3 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 2 |
| 59 | Possession | 41 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 470 | Accurate Passes | 302 |
| 539 | Passes | 375 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 10 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 24 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 34 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 17 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 17 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 4 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 11 | Effective Clearances | 30 |
| 11 | Clearances | 30 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 21,411
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 21,411
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | +14 | 28 |
| 2 | Minnesota United FC | 14 | +9 | 25 |
| 3 | San Diego FC | 14 | +9 | 24 |
| 4 | Portland Timbers | 14 | +3 | 23 |
Line-Ups
Portland Timbers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 41 | James Pantemis (GK) |
| 4 | Kamal Miller  |
| 18 | Zac McGraw |
| 15 | Eric Miller |
| 29 | Juan Mosquera |
| 19 | Eryk Williamson |
| 21 | Diego Chará |
| 22 | Cristhian Paredes |
| 27 | Dairon Asprilla |
| 11 | Antony |
| 30 | Santiago Moreno |
Colorado Rapids (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 95 | Zack Steffen (GK) |
| 5 | Andreas Maxsø |
| 64 | Moïse Bombito |
| 3 | Sam Vines |
| 2 | Keegan Rosenberry |
| 10 | Djordje Mihailovic |
| 18 | Oliver Larraz |
| 20 | Connor Ronan |
| 9 | Rafael Navarro |
| 23 | Cole Bassett |
| 14 | Calvin Harris |
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