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Major League Soccer Matchweek 18
Portland Timbers crestPortland Timbers
2–1
FT
HT 0–0
St. Louis City crestSt. Louis City
  • Antony 56′
  • D. Ayala 90′
  • A. Watts 50′
Providence Park, Portland Malik Badawi, USA

Match report

Portland Timbers beat St. Louis City 2-1 in Major League Soccer Matchweek 18 at Providence Park, Portland.

Portland Timbers recovered from 1 goal down to win.

D. Ayala struck in the 90th minute for Portland Timbers.

Expected goals finished 1.72 to 2.57, so Portland Timbers won despite creating less.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Portland Timbers recovered from 1 goal down to win.

Late drama

D. Ayala struck in the 90th minute for Portland Timbers.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 1.72 to 2.57, so Portland Timbers won despite creating less.

Timeline

Portland Timbers above · St. Louis City below
  • Jímer Fory13′
  • 45′Timo Baumgartl
  • 50′⚽A. Watts
  • ⚽Antony56′
  • ⇄J. OrtizC. Paredes63′
  • ⇄K. KelsyF. Mora63′
  • 64′⇄Joao KlaussB. McSorley
  • 65′⇄A. MoralesJ. Girdwood-Reich
  • 67′Simon Becher
  • 73′⇄T. TotlandJ. Zalinsky
  • ⇄D. Pereira da CostaO. Fernandez81′
  • 88′⇄S. BecherT. Ostrak
  • 88′⇄C. PompeuX. Silva
  • Felipe Mora90+8′
  • Kamal Miller90+4′
  • ⇄J. MosqueraE. Miller90+2′
  • ⇄S. MorenoD. Chara90+3′
  • ⚽D. AyalaAssist: S. Moreno90′

Match stats

● Portland Timbers● St. Louis City
Possession 51%
49%
Expected goals (xG) 1.72
2.57
Shots 18
18
Shots on target 7
8
Shots inside the box 13
13
Corners 7
4
Accurate passes 402
368
Saves 7
5
Fouls 12
8
Offsides 0
4
Yellow cards 3
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Portland Timbers4-2-3-1
25 T. Muse
5 C. Bravo
15 E. Miller
21 D. Chara
23 I. Smith
22 O. Fernandez
17 C. Paredes
9 F. Mora

Manager: Philip John Neville

St. Louis City4-2-3-1
3 J. Girdwood-Reich
22 K. Hiebert
39 B. Lundt
80 B. McSorley
91 J. Orozco
7 T. Ostrak
45 X. Silva
15 J. Yaro
71 J. Zalinsky

Manager: David Critchley

Top-rated players

David AyalaPortland Timbers · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
8.7
James PantemisPortland Timbers · 90′
7.9
Akil WattsSt. Louis City · 90′ · 1 goal · 2 key passes
7.9
Henry KesslerSt. Louis City · 90′
7.5
Timo BaumgartlSt. Louis City · 90′ · 1 key passes
7.5
Alfredo MoralesSt. Louis City · 64′ · 1 key passes
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City?

Portland Timbers 2-1 St. Louis City (half-time 0-0).

Where is Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City played?

The match is played at Providence Park, Portland.

Who is the referee for Portland Timbers vs St. Louis City?

The appointed referee is Malik Badawi, USA.

What is the head-to-head record between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City?

In their last 7 meetings: Portland Timbers 1 wins, St. Louis City 3 wins, 3 draws.