Played
June 30, 2012 9:08 PM EDT
Dick's Sporting Goods Park — Denver, Colorado
Referee: C. Penso
Attendance: 15553
June 30, 2012 9:08 PM EDT
Dick's Sporting Goods Park — Denver, Colorado
Referee: C. Penso
Attendance: 15553
Colorado Rapids 3-0 Portland Timbers: Rapids snap losing streak with convincing victory
After back-to-back losses, the Colorado Rapids bounced back with a convincing 3-0 scoreline against the Portland Timbers.
By Keith Hickey
Marc Piscotty
The Colorado Rapids ran out 3-0 victors against the visiting Portland Timbers, putting on a convincing display at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Jaime Castrillon opened the scoring in the 18th minute, getting his leg on an inch-perfect Hunter Freeman cross to direct it into the net. Conor Casey doubled the lead with his first goal of the season just a few minutes later, putting his head on a floated ball from Brian Mullan.
Outplayed for most of the game, Portland and under-fire head coach John Spencer had no response for the Colorado attack, and the Rapids compounded their misery with another goal in the 89th minute. A porous Portland defense allowed Tony Cascio to get around the back and put a ball into the path of Jamie Smith, who bundled the ball into the net from close range.
The loss leaves the Timbers in eighth place in the West, with 16 points from 14 games and just won win in their last five in all competitions.
Colorado keeper Matt Pickens tied the franchise wins record with 39.
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Jaime Castrillon opened the scoring in the 18th minute, getting his leg on an inch-perfect Hunter Freeman cross to direct it into the net. Conor Casey doubled the lead with his first goal of the season just a few minutes later, putting his head on a floated ball from Brian Mullan.
Outplayed for most of the game, Portland and under-fire head coach John Spencer had no response for the Colorado attack, and the Rapids compounded their misery with another goal in the 89th minute. A porous Portland defense allowed Tony Cascio to get around the back and put a ball into the path of Jamie Smith, who bundled the ball into the net from close range.
The loss leaves the Timbers in eighth place in the West, with 16 points from 14 games and just won win in their last five in all competitions.
Colorado keeper Matt Pickens tied the franchise wins record with 39.
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Colorado Rapids 0-1 Portland Timbers
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Colorado Rapids 2-0 Portland Timbers
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Colorado Rapids 2-1 Portland Timbers
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Mar 30, 2013 | Colorado Rapids 2 - Portland Timbers 2 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Sep 5, 2012 | Colorado Rapids 3 - Portland Timbers 0 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Aug 31, 2012 | Portland Timbers 1 - Colorado Rapids 0 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Jun 30, 2012 | Colorado Rapids 3 - Portland Timbers 0 |
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| USA - Major League Soccer (MLS) | Jun 11, 2011 | Portland Timbers 0 - Colorado Rapids 1 |
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| Jun 19, 2013 | Chicago Fire 2 - Colorado Rapids 1 | MLS |
| Jun 15, 2013 | Colorado Rapids 1 - San Jose Earthquakes 2 | MLS |
| Jun 1, 2013 | Colorado Rapids 2 - FC Dallas 2 | MLS |
| May 25, 2013 | Colorado Rapids 2 - Chivas USA 0 | MLS |
| May 18, 2013 | San Jose Earthquakes 1 - Colorado Rapids 1 | MLS |
Portland Timbers
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| Jun 19, 2013 | Los Angeles Galaxy 0 - Portland Timbers 0 | MLS |
| Jun 15, 2013 | Portland Timbers 1 - FC Dallas 0 | MLS |
| Jun 8, 2013 | Chicago Fire 2 - Portland Timbers 2 | MLS |
| May 25, 2013 | D.C. United 0 - Portland Timbers 2 | MLS |
| May 18, 2013 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 - Portland Timbers 2 | MLS |
| 18 | Matt Pickens | Goalkeeper |
| - | Hunter Freeman | Defender |
| 3 | Drew Moor | Defender |
| - | Luis Eduardo Zapata | Defender |
| 22 | Marvell Wynne | Defender |
| 20 | Jeff Larentowicz | Midfielder |
| 10 | Martín Rivero | Midfielder |
| 11 | Brian Mullan | Midfielder |
| 23 | J. Castrillón | Midfielder |
| 6 | Conor Casey | Striker |
| - | Omar Cummings | Striker |
| 31 | Steward Ceus | Goalkeeper |
| - | Tyrone Marshall | Defender |
| - | Joseph Nane | Defender |
| 15 | W. Thompson | Midfielder |
| 20 | Jamie Smith | Midfielder |
| 32 | Tony Cascio | Striker |
| - | Edu | Striker |
| 1 | Troy Perkins | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | David Horst | Defender |
| 26 | Steven Smith | Defender |
| 98 | Mamadou Danso | Defender |
| 7 | Salvatore Zizzo | Midfielder |
| - | F. Songo'o | Midfielder |
| 13 | Jack Jewsbury | Defender |
| 21 | Diego Ferney Chará | Midfielder |
| 9 | Michael Fucito | Midfielder |
| 6 | Darlington Nagbe | Striker |
| 9 | Kris Boyd | Striker |
| 12 | Joe Bendik | Goalkeeper |
| 17 | Mike Chabala | Defender |
| 22 | Rodney Wallace | Defender |
| 25 | Steve Purdy | Defender |
| 24 | Eric Alexander | Midfielder |
| 10 | Danny Mwanga | Striker |
| 16 | Brent Anthony Richards | Striker |
| Jeff Larentowicz | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 20 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Kris Boyd | |
| Position: | Striker |
| Squad Number: | 9 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | Penalties | |
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Marco Di Vaio Striker Montreal Impact |
10 | 0 |
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Jack McInerney Striker Philadelphia Union |
10 | 0 |
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Mike Magee Midfielder LA Galaxy |
9 | 2 |
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Camilo Da Silva Sanvezzo Striker Vancouver |
8 | 2 |
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Claudio Bieler Striker Sporting KC |
7 | 2 |
