Seattle Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers FC: Live Blog, Updates and Analysis

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers FC– CenturyLink Field, Seattle.

SEA 1, POR 1

Johnson, 13'; Wallace, 90'

Full Time Report:

The Seattle Sounders jumped to an early lead through striker Eddie Johnson. Steve Zakuani streaked down the left flank, launched a low cross into the penalty area, and the American striker tapped the ball home from just outside the six-yard box in the 13th minute.

Portland began to settle and come into the game about 25 minutes in. They had chances through set-pieces and crosses but were unable to convert.

The second half played out with Portland dominating the possession. They worked the ball around but found it difficult to break through a stoic Seattle defense. 

Finally, in the 90th minute, the Timbers broke though on an Rodney Wallace header. Andrew Jean-Baptiste put a hopeful ball into the box, and Wallace was there to head it home. 

Portland will be...

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