Portland Timbers x LAFC

Despite playing with 10 men for the majority of the match, the Portland Timbers showed resilience and determination to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC at Providence Park.

The Timbers got off to a strong start when Felipe Mora found the back of the net in the 11th minute, assisted by Evander. However, LAFC responded quickly with a goal from Mateusz Bogusz in the 21st minute to level the score.

Portland regained the lead in the 34th minute, with Evander scoring a brilliant goal after receiving a pass from Juan Mosquera. The Timbers went into halftime with a 2-1 lead, but their advantage was short-lived as they were reduced to 10 men early in the second half when goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau was sent off. Despite being a man down, the Timbers continued to battle, but LAFC capitalized on the numerical advantage and equalized with another goal from Mateusz Bogusz in the 51st minute, this time from a free kick.

Both teams had chances to find a winner in the remaining time, but solid defending and goalkeeping ensured that the match ended in a 2-2 draw.

Evander and Mora once again proved to be key players for the Timbers, with Evander contributing a goal and an assist, while Mora's goal marked a milestone in his Portland career.

Overall, it was a commendable performance from the Timbers, who showed character and resilience to secure a valuable point despite being a man down for a significant portion of the match.

[Photography by Hector Mendoza]