The clash between the Portland Timbers and New England Revolution unfolded this Saturday, resulting in a 2-1 win for the home side. The opening goal arrived in the 20th minute when Ian Smith found the back of the net to give his team the lead. The Revolution responded in the 34th minute through a stunning equalizer by Luca Langoni, who netted after a well-placed cross from Carles Gil.
Portland regained the upper hand in the match with a second goal, striking 26 minutes into the second half after a well-coordinated attack by the Timbers.
Ian Smith was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing a crucial goal and attempting two shots on target. David da Costa also played a significant role for Portland, scoring one goal and making two attempts towards the opposing net.
Another noteworthy moment in the match was when Santiago Moreno showcased his skill, humiliating his marker with an impressive nutmeg in the 84th minute.
Portland’s head coach, Phil Neville, opted for a 3-6-1 formation with Maxime Crépeau in goal, supported by Dario Zuparic, Finn Surman, and Kamal Miller in defense. The midfield included Juan Mosquera, Joao Ortiz, David Ayala, Ian Smith, David da Costa, and Santiago Moreno, while Kevin Kelsy led the attack.
On the other hand, New England Revolution’s manager, Caleb Porter, set his team up in a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Aljaz Ivacic as goalkeeper and a backline made up of Brayan Ceballos, Mamadou Fofana, and Tanner Beason. The midfield was comprised of Brandon Bye, Alhassan Yusuf, Matt Polster, Peyton Miller, and Carles Gil, with Luca Langoni and Leonardo Campana spearheading the offense.
The match was officiated by referee Jon Freemon at Providence Park.
Next up, the Timbers will travel to face St. Louis City, while New England Revolution will host Inter Miami in their upcoming fixture.
Substitutions for Portland Timbers
59’ 2H – Kamal Miller was replaced by Gage Guerra
70’ 2H – David Ayala made way for Diego Chará and Kevin Kelsy for Felipe Mora
82’ 2H – Joao Ortiz was substituted for Cristhian Paredes
83’ 2H – Ian Smith left the pitch for Eric Miller
Substitutions for New England Revolution
72’ 2H – Luca Langoni was replaced by Maximiliano Urruti
79’ 2H – Brandon Bye left the field for Luis Díaz