PORTLAND. Portland Timbers found a way to turn the tables against Minnesota United. It was Minnesota United to score first with a goal from F. Fragapane. Notwithstanding, later Portland Timbers found the way to turn the tables scoring 3 consecutive goals with L. Mabiala (43′), S. Blanco (47′) and S. Blanco (66′).
The match was played at the Providence Park stadium in Portland on Sunday and it started at 10:30 pm local time. The referee was Armando Villarreal with the support of Ian Anderson and Corey Rockwell. The 4th official was Ted Unkel. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was quite cold at 6.9 degrees Celsius or 44.35 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 84%.
Match Statistics
- 48 Ball Possession 52
Shots
- 18 Total 10
- 4 On Target 6
- 14 Off Target 4
- 5 Shots blocked 1
- 112 Attack 114
- 52 Dangerous attack 39
- 80 Ball safe 81
- 0 Penalties 0
- 8 Corners 5
Fouls
- 15 Total 21
- 2 Yellow Cards 6
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
Ball possession
The ball possession was not so different. Portland Timbers was in possession of the ball for 48% of the time vs. Minnesota United that controlled the ball for 52% of the time.
Attitude and shots
Portland Timbers was was more aggressive with 52 dangerous attacks and 18 shots of which 4 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Portland Timbers won the match.
Portland Timbers shot 18 times, 4 on target, 14 off target. On the other side, Minnesota United shot 10 times, 6 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Portland Timbers received 2 yellow cards (S. Blanco and L. Mabiala). On the opposite side, Minnesota United received 6 yellow cards (C. Gasper, W. Trapp, B. Dibassy, J. Rosales, F. Fragapane and M. Boxall).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After playing this match, Portland Timbers will have 55 points to remain in the 8th place. On the opposite side, Minnesota United will stay with 49 points like Vancouver Whitecaps to remain in the 10th place.
Next matches
Portland Timbers – Formation
Portland Timbers
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88'
Portland Timbers adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
The manager Carlos Llamosa decided to play with the following team: Steve Clark , Josecarlos van Rankin , Larrys Mabiala , Dario Župarić , Claudio Bravo , Diego Chará , Cristhian Paredes , Yimmi Chará , Sebastián Blanco , Dairon Asprilla and Felipe Mora .
The home team had on the bench: George Fochive, Pablo Bonilla, Zac McGraw, Santiago Moreno , Jarosław Niezgoda , Diego Valeri, Aljaž Ivačič, Marvin Loría and Bill Tuiloma.
Substitutions
Portland Timbers made 3 changes: F. Mora for J. Niezgoda (67′), S. Blanco for S. Moreno (88′) and Y. Chara for D. Valeri (90′).
Best player: Sebastián Blanco
The most impressive player for Portland Timbers was Sebastián Blanco.
His rating is with 2 goals, 41 passes (65% accurate) and 1 key pass. He was won 6 duels out of 12. He performed 6 crosses.
Minnesota United – Formation
Minnesota United
Also Minnesota United adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Adrian Heath played with: Dayne St. Clair , Romain Metanire , Michael Boxall , Bakaye Dibassy , Chase Gasper , Wil Trapp , Osvaldo Alonso , Robin Lod , Emanuel Reynoso , Franco Fragapane and Adrien Hunou .
They had on the bench: Fanendo Adi, Brent Kallman, Joseph Rosales , Adrian Zendejas, Jacori Hayes, Juan Agudelo, Niko Hansen , Ján Greguš and Hassani Dotson .
Minnesota United could not rely on the presence of H. Dotson (injured).
Substitutions
Minnesota United made 3 changes: R. Metanire for H. Dotson (56′), W. Trapp for J. Rosales (71′) and A. Hunou for N. Hansen (71′).
Best player: Bakaye Dibassy
As per our analysis, the most impressive player for Minnesota United was Bakaye Dibassy.
His rating is with 33 passes (87% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 4 duels out of 7.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
