On a nice sunny
afternoon cherished by many Portlanders, the scenario was ready and set to put
on a show courtesy of the mighty boys of the PTFC.
This match considered
a tough one, difficult due to the label of the locals rival in turn- the
always-mighty Toronto FC and its star plagued initial eleven. Capable of causing havoc and lately having the
local’s number in their past two meetings back at BMO Field.
The local Rose City
Boys enjoying two matches without knowing the meaning of a loss and after a near
win at Gillette Stadium back in New England; this was a day for setting the pitch
for one perfect and one of a kind match at its end.
Especially when you
have in your lineup chaps of the likes of its Atomic Ant Sebastian Giovinco, Team
USA Michael Bradley and Jozi Altidore and others. Alongside seeing a sort of a homecoming
for former Timbers captain Will Johnson, returning to the theater of many of
his successes past.
After he was showered
with applauses and remembered for his feats past, things turn for an ugly
twist, after a non-ethical play and horrid tackle over Diego Valeri and later
contributing with his game-tying goal in the 40th minute. Suddenly boos
and disapproval of his game were immediate felt by the former Timbers captain.
Still this squad is
getting its grove, winning attitude and its fighting spirit back.
Very well one thing
seen in this match the return of Liam Ridgewell in the backfield, injecting
some optimism, seriousness and focus on newcomers Chris Klute and Zarek Valentin.
Elevating the prospects
of having a very close competition with these three of who will be the appropriate
one to net the starting job and replace former Timber Jorge Villafaña role of defensive
and offensive playmaker.
Something that Manager Caleb Porter foresees
a much-contested situation- when injured Alvas Powell returns to the active roster
and tries to see if he still has his starting job available. If not he will be
in the need to fight his way to earn it with the competion he has ahead.
Interesting is the
way and the heroics seen lately by the Timbers reserve goalie Jake Gleeson who
really topped the charts with his one of a kind performances, since taking over
for an injured Kwarsey.
Showing off in every match,
he started lately his skills and readiness to take over the starting role under
the Timbers goalpost and maybe taking away the starting role from Adam Kwarsey.
Once again here
we are to be witnessing another competition
for the starting job at goalkeeper by a magnificent Jake Gleeson heroic performances
that prevented a serious and odd results for the PTFC.
Inspired is the word
as well motivated by a raucous and with the majesty of the PTFC follower’s nonstop
support thought-out the whole ninety minutes. That became of a motivation for the
Rose City Boys after the support of their twelve men!
To celebrate such
feat, birthday boy Diego Valeri treated all of the more of the 21,000 in attendance
to a terrific free kick that Toronto goalie Clint Irwin went out of his way to
make his barrier as perfect to see it defeated later with an all-around class
act goal.
Sealing the deal and
netting three points of gold for the winning cause that at the end shows off why
the moves of the Cheesmaster work wonders and became fruitful for his team, with
the results speaking for themselves. The Rose City Boys are back with an absolute
authority.
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