Game report vs Portland
Published on May 12, 2003 under U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2)
Vancouver Whitecaps News Release
Overview: The Whitecaps F.C. Men's team ran their record to 2-0-0 with a 2-1 win over the Portland Timbers, The winning goal was scored by "supersub" Dave Morris while striker Jason Jordan was named the game's First Star. Vancouver now moves into first place in the Pacific Division, level on points with Seattle with 6, but with a game in hand. Portland remains winless.
Scoring Summary
11' Vanc Jason Jordan - Andrew Veer's header from an Alfredo Valente free kick was stopped, but Jordan jammed in the rebound from 2 yards out.
54' Port Fadi Afash (Manuel Brasil) - Afash broke in down the left and fired it in low from 16 yards.
66' Vanc Dave Morris (Jason Jordan) - Jordan broke in down the middle, got around the keeper, and with defenders closing in, dished to Morris on his right who hit the empty net.
Updated Records: Vancouver 2W-0L-0T, 6 pts, 1st in Pacific
Portland 0W-3L-0T, 0 pts, last in Pacific
Game Notes
- This is Vancouver's best start to a season since 1990, when the team went 4-0-0.
- Forward Andrew Veer came out at 32' with a twisted right ankle.
- Alfredo Valente hit the outside of the left post with a shot at 85'.
- Vancouver is 6-0-0 against Portland at home in league play.
- Jason Jordan now leads the Caps in scoring this year with 2 goals and an assist.
U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 Stories from May 12, 2003
- Game report vs Portland - Vancouver Whitecaps
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