It was Déjà vu all
over again, with a repeat of last campaign final match between the Portland
Timbers and the Columbus Crew; Major League Soccer by far made it as their stellar
opener for their 2016 campaign.
By seeing these two
titans once again in a field of play, for many the first thing that comes to
mind is all about a rematch, especially for the visiting Crew who saw its
fortunes dwindle at home by a hardened and inspired PTFC!
With both squads,
having new dreams and goals to fulfill in a campaign that promises not only to
be an all-around spectacle but one contested one.
Still this first ever
match of the campaign, many preying eyes of soccer aficionados all across the
Union were very attentive in its grand finale.
As the match started
with an early dominance by the visiting Black and Gold, who became a bit persistent
and dominating the match minute by minute, to see a series of glamorous performance
by the Timbers goalie who once again had another glamorous performance.
Along with a well-credited
and outstanding performance by an inspired Portland Timbers backfield, that
came as determined as ever to make one annoying afternoon for the offensive attack
of the Columbus Boys.
When the ball went to
the side of the PTFC, things really began to create a series of attacks and near
misses until that goal on the 23rd minute by Diego Valeri straight
shoot that went untouched for the first score of the game.
Showing off a defensive
stand by the local Timbers until the 68th minute and spectacular goal
that caught everyone in the Rose City squad by surprise, if I meant a grand
goal by the Crew Federico Higauin that left many in awe.
As in Europe or Latin-American
fields they dubbed this kick as a Chilena, the bicycle maneuver went unnoticed
by Timbers goalie Kwarsey and defenders Alva’s Powell and Nat Borcher’s who both
couldn’t do anything too prevent the equalizer.
In addition, a score
giving the visiting Crew some momentum, still the Timbers defensive core did
the ultimate of efforts alongside a little luck to persevere at the end.
Something that for
Manager Porter stubbornness in making things happened play after play, finally
the decider came with a brilliant play via Dairon Aspirilla and with a pass
that the Crew goalie touched and with a rebound that ended up in Fanendo Adi’s
feet.
That turned up to be the
go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and the Nigerian striker once again
becoming the hero of the day.
Sending those 21,144 in
attendance, that converted Providence Park into a mad house.
At the end, many will
state how the mighty Portland Timbers have gotten this club number and in every
one of their last three meetings, the PTFC win has been with the same score and
players being in the spotlight, being that a coincidence.
The Portland Timbers
is really looking forward to a very exciting campaign were their goal not only be
to defend their hard fought title as well go for more trophies.
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