Played
September 15, 2012 3:45 PM EDT
JELD-WEN Field — Portland, Oregon
Referee: R. Salazar
Attendance: 20438
September 15, 2012 3:45 PM EDT
JELD-WEN Field — Portland, Oregon
Referee: R. Salazar
Attendance: 20438
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| Portland | 2.90 | 3.40 | 3.30 | 3.25 | 3.35 | 3.40 | 3.35 | 3.42 |
| Draw | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.30 | 3.50 | 3.25 | 3.20 | 3.30 | 3.46 |
| Seattle Sounders | 2.20 | 2.05 | 2.00 | 2.10 | 2.05 | 2.10 | 2.08 | 2.02 |
Portland Timbers 1-1 Seattle Sounders FC: Wallace header preserves draw
A late Rodney Wallace header gave Portland some respite during a down season, salvaging a draw against local rival Seattle.
By Zac Lee Rigg
Steve Dykes
The Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders FC drew 1-1 in a Saturday afternoon MLS game. The result leaves Seattle second with Portland still tethered to the basement of the Western Conference (though now equal on points with Chivas USA).
A collision meant Donovan Ricketts had to go off injured in the 57th minute, replaced by Joe Bendik. Sounders FC exploited the situation ruthlessly a minute later. Fredy Montero latched onto a Michael Gspurning clearance in the box and surprised Bendik with a quick half-volley around his marker. Despite the Colombian's awkward body shape -- he was facing the sideline -- the ball dipped just under the crossbeam to open the scoring.
It was Gspurning's first-ever MLS assist.
The Timbers equalized with less than 15 minutes remaining. Jack Jewsbury floated a cross into the box, where Rodney Wallace powered a header on frame. A combination of Gspurning and Leo Gonzalez couldn't keep the ball out and it bounced across the line.
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A collision meant Donovan Ricketts had to go off injured in the 57th minute, replaced by Joe Bendik. Sounders FC exploited the situation ruthlessly a minute later. Fredy Montero latched onto a Michael Gspurning clearance in the box and surprised Bendik with a quick half-volley around his marker. Despite the Colombian's awkward body shape -- he was facing the sideline -- the ball dipped just under the crossbeam to open the scoring.
| Bet: | Returns: | Los Angeles Galaxy $18.00 | Draw $35.00 | Seattle Sounders $45.00 |
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It was Gspurning's first-ever MLS assist.
The Timbers equalized with less than 15 minutes remaining. Jack Jewsbury floated a cross into the box, where Rodney Wallace powered a header on frame. A combination of Gspurning and Leo Gonzalez couldn't keep the ball out and it bounced across the line.
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Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
8 | 0 |
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Mike Magee Midfielder Los Angeles Galaxy |
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