Portland Timbers defeated Vancouver Whitecaps by 2x3

Portland Timbers beat Vancouver Whitecaps in a close win on Sunday, 2x3, on matchday 3. In this competition, Vanni Sartini's team came from a win, and Carlos Llamosa's team came from a defeat. Ryan Gauld was decisive with 1 goal.

The opening goal was scored by Dairon Asprilla after 42 minutes, from the penalty spot.

In the 60th minute, Jaroslaw Niezgoda strucked the second goal for Portland Timbers, assisted by Sebastián Blanco. With this goal, Jaroslaw Niezgoda reached the landmark of five goals this season. After 76 minutes, Cristian Dájome struck for Vancouver Whitecaps, laid on by Deibér Caicedo. After 78 minutes, Yimmi Chará struck for Carlos Llamosa's team. Deep into added time, Ryan Gauld netted the final goal of the game, from the penalty spot.

. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Portland Timbers visit Houston Dynamo, while Vancouver Whitecaps visit CF Montréal.