Portland Timbers II 1:0 Real Monarchs SLC — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Daniel Cervantes struck the only goal of the game in the 66th minute as Portland Timbers II edged Real Monarchs SLC 1-0 in a fiercely contested MLS Next Pro encounter, with Antonio Riquelme the standout performer for the losing side in a match that offered no immediate fixture reward.

The game's decisive moment came midway through the second half when Cervantes found the net for the home side, breaking a tense deadlock that had been building since a flurry of first-half yellow cards saw Izahi Amparo, Liam O’Gara, and Lucas Hernandez-Kim all booked before the interval. Real Monarchs' discipline unravelled further in the second period, with Omar Marquez, Lineker Rodrigues, and Kobi Henry all cautioned, while Portland's Victor Enriquez and Eric Izoita also saw yellow in a match that totalled nine bookings but no red cards.

The statistics tell a tale of dominance unrewarded for Portland Timbers II, who controlled possession with 53%, generated 19 shots to Real Monarchs' eight, and posted an expected goals figure of 2.18 against 0.87, yet needed a single goal to separate the sides — the second half particularly one-sided with 1.56 xG to 0.20. Antonio Riquelme earned an 8/10 rating as a midfielder despite scoring no goals, his performance the highest mark on the pitch. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Portland Timbers II, and the result confirmed that prediction, with live signals backing the home side at 1.51 odds.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Portland Timbers II vs Real Monarchs SLC?

Portland Timbers II 1-0 Real Monarchs SLC (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Daniel Cervantes (66') 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 Portland Timbers II vs Real Monarchs SLC?

Yellow cards: Izahi Amparo (Real Monarchs SLC); Liam O’Gara (Real Monarchs SLC); Lucas Hernandez-Kim (Portland Timbers II); Omar Marquez (Real Monarchs SLC); Lineker Rodrigues (Real Monarchs SLC); Victor Enriquez (Portland Timbers II); Kobi Henry (Real Monarchs SLC); Eric Izoita (Portland Timbers II); Owen Anderson (Real Monarchs SLC).

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