Photos by John & Hazel May
82′ For all the Timbers’ assaults down the right side their eventual equaliser came via the left. Steven Beitashour couldn’t stop the cross into the box and despite Vancouver’s best efforts to clear their lines, Adi fired home.
Sam Adekugbe will be happy to get back in the lineup against the Eddies.
87′ Hurtado’s tireless work in the second half was rewarded with a rest on the bench. While Robert Earnshaw was sent on for his debut in search of a winner.
For the majority of the first half both sides created numerous opportunities but only Vancouver found a scoring touch.
89′ Ousted came up with a massive stop moments later when Adi tried to slot past the keeper.
By Borchers Beard!! Savvy MLS vet played his 300th game on Saturday
It wont hurt to have Pedro back in the starting eleven after last weekends performance.
Referee Jorge Gonzalez blew a clear penalty that Urruti drew. Regardless, Urruti was the drink-stirring straw in his limited time on the field.
90′ Pedro Morales chipped a pass down the middle that neither Ridgewell or Borchers dealt with, nor spotted the run in behind of Earnshaw, who delicately placed the ball over the sprawling Kwarasey for a last gasp derby winner. On his debut no less.
89′ Portland thought they struck a last minute winner when substitute Dairon Asprilla headed into the ground and onto the roof of the net when it looked easier to score.
Not a bad time to put yourself in the Whitecaps supporters good books. Clinical finisher.
Ethen Sampson will likely retain his spot at right back as Steven Beitashour recovers.
82′ For all the Timbers’ assaults down the right side their eventual equaliser came via the left. Steven Beitashour couldn’t stop Rodney Wallace’s cross into the box and despite Vancouver’s best efforts to clear their lines Adi fired home.
