Back-to-back wins for the Timbers on the road

Toronto FC 1, Portland Timbers 2

Last week win became a confidence booster for these embattled Portland Timbers last Saturday in BMO Field in Toronto.

To play a hardened TFC at home where in past matches the Portland Timbers had its struggles in the past against the Reds, this match these displayed a one of a kind performance on the road.

Is this the start of another exciting season for these hard fighting Portland Timbers?

You bet, as this squad is one hard working group of individuals looking forward to end that woeful series of performances that put this side on their conference cellar and now is moving on up.

This club in the words of their manager praised his side spirit, heart and mentality.

Among one of the notable is the defender and the game these posted with Bill Tuiloma and Larry’s Mabiala heading it along with Zarek Valentine and newcomer Jorge Moreira.

By far the foursome that Gio envisioned to front in what seems a contested 2019 as well in this match put in check the likes of the TFC top playmaker Alejandro Pozuelo and the whole Reds offense.

In addition of seeing Diego Valeri and Sebastian Blanco doing what they do best setting up the offense and creativeness in the Timbers attack and seeing that much needed revival in their scoring.

That in spite of the locals going up the score in the 20’ minute and a lucky bounce for Toronto Jonathan Osorio on a corner sent by Alejandro Pozuelo, their lead just lasted two minutes.

That set up another this time in favor of the Portland Boys when Diego Valeri sent a beautiful volley that Bill Tuiloma did not heisted to kick and putting the ball in a spectacular way to tie the match.

No later in the second half came, another amazing Diego Valeri and Sebastian Blanco combination found an opportune Jeremy Ebobisse that headed the winner in the 70’ minute.

In the end teamwork, deliver a difficult win against a tough team and stadium.

Goals

Jonathan Orozco 20’ TFC, Bill Tuiloma 22’ PTFC, Jeremy Ebobisse 70’ PTFC

Highlight of the Match

Giovanni Savarese seeing a continuance moves on his initial eleven are paying off.

The additions of Cristhian Paredes, Andres Flores and Bill Tuiloma uplifted the team game dynamic.

Teamwork is the ingredient for the Timbers sudden success.

The Rose City attack is becoming lethal to opposing defenses.

Nonetheless, the defense totally improved and showing their might by making the whole of the TFC offensive attack to display any impact in the course of this match.

Hail to Jeremy Ebobisse scoring his fourth goal of the season and for Bill Tuiloma his second.

Next Match Portland Timbers (2, 5, 1, 7 points) vs Real Salt Lake (3, 5, 1, 10 points)

Rio Tinto Stadium, Sandy, Utah 6:00 PM PST/ 9:00 PM EST