Colorado Rapids 2 0:2 Portland Timbers II — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Lucas Hernandez-Kim was the standout as Portland Timbers II beat Colorado Rapids 2 0-2, setting up a next fixture at Tacoma Defiance on 6 July. The visitors dominated from the first whistle and were full value for their clean-sheet victory.

The match was effectively settled on 56 minutes when Lucas Hernandez-Kim opened the scoring, and he turned provider on 83 minutes as Maximilian Kissel doubled the lead. Colorado Rapids 2's discipline unravelled in a scrappy second half, with Luis García and Charlie Harper both booked before the break and three more Rapids players going into the book after it. Hernandez-Kim was also cautioned for the visitors in a game that saw six yellows in total.

Colorado Rapids 2 never looked like getting a result; Portland Timbers II were the better side throughout and thoroughly deserved the win. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Portland Timbers II, and the result confirmed that prediction, with the live signal on the visitors at 1.27 also coming in correctly. Next up is that trip to Tacoma Defiance.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Colorado Rapids 2 vs Portland Timbers II?

Colorado Rapids 2 0-2 Portland Timbers II (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Lucas Hernandez-Kim (56') for Portland Timbers II; Maximilian Kissel (83', assist Lucas Hernandez-Kim) 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 Colorado Rapids 2 vs Portland Timbers II?

Yellow cards: Luis García (Colorado Rapids 2); Charlie Harper (Colorado Rapids 2); Lucas Hernandez-Kim (Portland Timbers II); Bryce Jamison (Colorado Rapids 2); Nathan Tchoumba (Colorado Rapids 2); Cole Cruthers (Portland Timbers II).

First half0 - 0

40
L. García
(Foul)
42
C. Harper
(Foul)

Second half0 - 2

56
L. Hernandez-Kim
65
L. Hernandez-Kim
(Foul)
66
B. Barjolo
N. Santos
66
M. Kissel
D. Cervantes
69
B. Jamison
(Foul)
71
N. Tchoumba
(Foul)
73
L. Strohmeyer
J. Copeland
73
J. de la Fuente
J. De Coteau
73
C. Aquino
S. Wathuta
80
A. Lange
N. Tchoumba
80
S. Siegler
L. García
83
M. Kissel
(L. Hernandez-Kim)
84
C. Cruthers
D. Nunez
89
C. Cruthers
(Foul)
90 + 4
N. Zendejas
L. Hernandez-Kim

Head to Head meetings Colorado Rapids 2 - Portland Timbers II

Matches9
The biggest draw0
The most effective match4-2

Colorado Rapids 2

Portland Timbers II

5
Victories
0
Draws
4
Victories

label	first team	second team
Victories	5	4
Scored goals	14	13
Average per game	1.56	1.44
The biggest victory	4-2	0-2