North Texas SC 0:3 Portland Timbers II — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Eric Izoita scored once and created another as Portland Timbers II beat North Texas SC 3-0 in MLS Next Pro. Daniel Cervantes opened the scoring on 32 minutes with Henry Mueller providing the assist, and the visitors never looked back after that early breakthrough.

The match was effectively decided before the interval, with Portland Timbers II already ahead and controlling the tempo. Cervantes then turned provider for Izoita in the 57th minute before Maximilian Kissel added the third in the 90th, with Izoita returning the favour. North Texas SC’s only response was a yellow card for Timothy Ospina, while Sawyer Jura and Bryce Vanvoorhis also went into the book for the away side.

Portland Timbers II were the better side in every department, outshooting North Texas SC 21-9 and creating 1.96 xG to their hosts' 0.35, with the away side also enjoying the better of both halves on the pressure front despite conceding possession. Eric Izoita was the standout with a rating of 7.7, his goal and assist from midfield underpinning a commanding display. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Portland Timbers II, and the result confirmed it without any drama.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of North Texas SC vs Portland Timbers II?

North Texas SC 0-3 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Daniel Cervantes (32', assist Henry Mueller) for Portland Timbers II; Eric Izoita (57') for Portland Timbers II; Maximilian Kissel (90', assist Eric Izoita) for Portland Timbers II.

Was Portland Timbers II's win deserved?

Yes — Portland Timbers II were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in North Texas SC vs Portland Timbers II?

Yellow cards: Daniel Cervantes (Portland Timbers II); Sawyer Jura (Portland Timbers II); Timothy Ospina (North Texas SC); Bryce Vanvoorhis (Portland Timbers II).

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