Portland Timbers 2:1 Seattle Sounders — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Kalani Kossa-Rienzi's first-half strike helped Seattle Sounders FC to an early lead, but Portland Timbers fought back to win 2-1 in this MLS clash. The defender's 27th-minute goal put the visitors ahead, yet Portland's response proved decisive as they overturned the deficit before the break.

The turning point arrived in a frantic opening period, with Kossa-Rienzi heading Seattle in front from a set piece. Portland equalised through Kevin Kelsy, who converted Kristoffer Velde's delivery on 41 minutes, and the home side completed the comeback after the interval when Brandon Bye finished from David Perreira da Costa's pass. Four yellow cards punctuated a scrappy contest, though no red cards or VAR interventions altered the flow.

Portland controlled possession with 53% and generated superior expected goals of 1.69 against Seattle's 1.22, yet the visitors actually fired more shots with 16 to 14. Seattle dominated the first half with ten attempts and 0.88 xG, but Portland's second-half efficiency proved telling. Kossa-Rienzi earned a 7.9 rating for his defensive display and goal. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Seattle, and the result did not confirm that prediction, with Portland winning despite the visitors' early pressure.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Portland Timbers 2-1 Seattle Sounders FC (MLS).

Who scored?

Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (27') for Seattle Sounders FC; Kevin Kelsy (41', assist Kristoffer Velde) for Portland Timbers; Brandon Bye (82', assist David Perreira da Costa) for Portland Timbers.

Was Portland Timbers's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Portland Timbers won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Yellow cards: Peter Kingston (Seattle Sounders FC); Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers); Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers); Sebastian Gomez (Seattle Sounders FC).

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