Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at BMO Field where Toronto FC play host to Portland Timbers. A crowd of 17,166 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Toronto FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
The pitch is in good condition.
Toronto FC are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Portland Timbers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Willie Bilyk.
0.00
0-0Portland Timbers kick off!
3.11
0-0Perica Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edder Arteaga. Edder Arteaga flicks a high pass forward. Jared Mitchell collects the pass. Jared Mitchell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.11
Ezequiel Álvarez makes a simple pass to André Mora. André Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.47
0-0Fabricio Benítez flicks a high pass forward. André Mora collects the pass. André Mora whips in a cross ball towards Brian Coloccini. Brian Coloccini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.37
0-0Darrell Thomas comes in with a late challenge on Fabricio Benítez. The referee warns Darrell Thomas to calm down! Fabricio Benítez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.17
Nicolas Myers flicks a high pass forward to Brian Coloccini who brings the ball under control. Brian Coloccini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernest Cook.
15.14
Carlos Walker runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlos Walker shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.24
Fabricio Benítez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pagan. Samuel Pagan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.48
0-0Arnold Ortiz flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Régis collects the pass. Alexander Régis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
22.52
Carlos Walker flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Régis who brings the ball under control. Alexander Régis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.19
Bautista López decides to run forward with the ball. Bautista López flicks a high pass forward. André Mora controls it well on his chest. André Mora shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.27
Darrell Thomas darts forward. With some swift thinking, Darrell Thomas plays the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Gomez.
36.24
Ernest Cook threads a neat ball through to Arnold Ortiz. Arnold Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Jared Mitchell. Jared Mitchell shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.16
Alexander Régis hacks Manuel Gomez from behind! The referee warns Alexander Régis to calm down! Manuel Gomez stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.53
Bautista López comes in with a late challenge on Joao Rojas Lopez. The referee warns Bautista López to calm down! Joao Rojas Lopez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Toronto FC appear unchanged since the first half. Portland Timbers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Toronto FC players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Toronto FC get the second half underway!
49.54
1-0Carlos Walker sees Jared Mitchell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jared Mitchell shoots from distance. It's there!! Ivan Avalos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.52
With great vision, Carlos Walker plays the ball forward to Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez plays a one-two with Alexander Régis and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Joao Rojas Lopez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ivan Avalos gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
55.59
Arnold Ortiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jared Mitchell. Jared Mitchell shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.45
Nicolas Myers passes the ball forward to Samuel Pagan. Samuel Pagan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.41
Carlos Walker makes a probing pass to Jared Mitchell. Jared Mitchell knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
60.20
Carlos Walker makes a probing pass to Jared Mitchell. Jared Mitchell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.59
1-0Ezequiel Álvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, André Mora. André Mora plays a quick one-two with Samuel Pagan and rushes in on goal... Perica Hall clumsily knocks into André Mora. André Mora appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
65.27
Darrell Thomas makes a simple pass to Carlos Walker. Carlos Walker hits a low pass to Jared Mitchell. Jared Mitchell shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.04
Perica Hall makes a beautiful solo run. With a delightful solo run, Perica Hall stretches the opposition's defence. Perica Hall whips in a cross ball towards Joao Rojas Lopez. Joao Rojas Lopez makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Ivan Avalos had no chance!! Goal for Toronto FC!
73.44
Edder Arteaga passes the ball forward to Jared Mitchell. Jared Mitchell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.15
2-0Toronto FC have made 2 substitutions with Kent Kissinger replacing Clayton Hayes and Bob Kassel replacing Joao Rojas Lopez .
83.02
Nicolas Myers flicks a high pass forward. André Mora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. André Mora plays a sublime one-two with Samuel Pagan and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from André Mora provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Jorge Beckerman comfortably gets down and covers it.
85.49
Carlos Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Régis. Alexander Régis shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
Carlos Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Régis. Alexander Régis runs straight at the defence! Alexander Régis shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Ivan Avalos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jorge Beckerman (GK)
6
2. Perica Hall (DEF)
7
3. Ernest Cook (DEF)
6
4. Darrell Thomas (DEF)
6
5. Arnold Ortiz (MID)
6
6. Edder Arteaga (MID)
7
7. Carlos Walker (MID)
9
8. Clayton Hayes (MID)
6
9. Joao Rojas Lopez (ATT)
8
10. Alexander Régis (ATT)
8
11. Jared Mitchell (ATT)
8
12. Henry Lopez (DEF)
0
13. Kent Kissinger (MID)
6
14. Bob Kassel (ATT)
6
1. Ivan Avalos (GK)
7
2. Massimo Branco (DEF)
6
3. Manuel Gomez (DEF)
6
4. Bautista López (DEF)
6
5. Jeremías Cohen (DEF)
6
6. Fabricio Benítez (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Myers (MID)
6
8. Ezequiel Álvarez (MID)
6
9. Brian Coloccini (ATT)
6
10. André Mora (ATT)
6
11. Samuel Pagan (ATT)
6
12. Jon Ream (MID)
0
13. Marcelo Hugo (ATT)
0
14. Diego Salinas (ATT)
0