Portland Timbers edged out SJ Earthquakes in a close win on Saturday, 2x1, in a game relating to matchweek 3. To this matchday, Portland, OR's team came from a draw, and San Jose, CA's team came from a defeat.
The opening goal was scored by Benjamin Kikanovic with 42 minutes on the clock.
With 53 minutes on the clock, Jaroslaw Niezgoda struck for Portland Timbers, laid on by Diego Chará. Dairon Asprilla scored the winning goal in the 71st minute. Dairon Asprilla is on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games scoring.
. In the next fixture, Portland Timbers will play away against Minnesota United. Meanwhile, SJ Earthquakes will host Real Salt Lake.
2-1 | ||
Jaroslaw Niezgoda 53' Dairon Asprilla 71' | Benjamin Kikanovic 42' |