PORTLAND, OR – MAY 13: Portland Timbers 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders On May 13, 2018, at Providence Park Portland, OR (Photo by Diego Diaz/ProstAmerika).

Portland Timbers 1, Seattle Sounders 0

Providence Park, Portland, Oregon

 With a 1-0 win over the Seattle Sounders, Portland opens up their rivalry on a high note. After Sebastian Blanco goal in the 86 minute via assistance from substitute Samuel Armenteros who deliver in the clutch again.  Among the notables of this club not displaying an offensive might, still they are delivering positive results. Also seeing how the Portland squad defenses stepping up in these and the last three matches, it has been an outstanding accomplishment.

So far, the blueprint that manager Giovanni Savarese has instituted on this squad has been on the up. Although more work has to be done the strategies implemented by the rookie manager are working.

Still the highlight of this match was the goal scored by Blanco and his peculiar style of celebrating. With the mask that honored his moniker back in Argentina of Chucky, the Andean is the overall leader in the Timbers with five goals scored. Overall, the right moves are becoming one of Gio’s trademarks and with this level of play; we can expect many things of this Portland Timbers.

PORTLAND, OR – MAY 13: Portland Timbers 1-0 victory over the Seattle Sounders On May 13, 2018, at Providence Park Portland, OR (Photo by Diego Diaz/ProstAmerika).

Goals

Sebastian Blanco 86’

The Highlight of this Match

The way Portland Timbers are playing in unison and with the levels of discipline and teamwork highly. This is showing off the hard work and winning philosophy brought to this Rose City squad. also by getting the better half of each player Giovanni Savarese has revive in this squad its all-around  confidence as well consistency.

Next Match: Portland Timbers (4, 3, 2, 14 points) vs LAFC  (6, 2, 2, 20 points) at Providence Park, Portland, OR 12:00 noon PST/ 9:00 AM EST