T2 Defeat Sacramento Republic FC 2-0 at Providence Park

May 3, 2018 - United Soccer League (USL) - Portland Timbers 2 News Release

PORTLAND, Ore. - Closing out a three-match home stand, T2 defeated Sacramento Republic FC 2-0 Wednesday night at Providence Park. Dairon Asprilla and Modou Jadama each recorded their first goals of the USL season, while goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh registered five saves and his third shutout of 2018 as T2 handed Sacramento its first loss of the year.

T2 against Sacramento Republic FC

With the victory, T2 evened the all-time series against Sacramento at 4-4-0 in eight all-time matches between the two clubs. T2 improved to 3-2-0 against Sacramento in five matches in Portland. The two teams will face off against one another one more time in 2018, as Sacramento will play host to Portland at Papa Murphy's Park on Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific).

Key plays

T2 scored the opening goal of the match when defender Lamar Batista whipped in a cross from the left flank that picked out Asprilla. Knocking the ball down, Asprilla calmly tapped in from inside the six-yard box to give his side a 1-0 lead in the 16th minute.

Midfielder Marvin Loría, making his first start of 2018, was first to a loose ball in the penalty area, striking his shot on the half volley past the target in the 20th minute. Three minutes later, midfielder Eryk Williamson's delivery from a corner kick found Asprilla, whose powerful header just missed over the crossbar.

Continuing to threaten Sacramento's goal, Loría drove past two defenders on the left edge of the box, forcing a strong, diving save from Sacramento goalkeeper Josh Cohen at the near post in the 24th minute.

Fending off his marker on the edge of the penalty area, Asprilla's right-footed effort was saved by Cohen in the 35th minute.

Portland increased its lead to 2-0 in the 38th minute following a corner kick. Williamson delivered a pinpoint cross at the back post to an unmarked Jadama, who powered his header into the ground and past the outstretched arms of a diving Cohen. The assist marked Williamson's first of the season, as he finished the match with a game-high five chances created.

Just before halftime, Loría found forward Foster Langsdorf at the top of the penalty area. With two defenders closing him down, Langsdorf's shot from the center of the box was saved by Cohen in the 43rd minute. Three minutes later, Loria blasted a powerful shot from the edge of the 18-yard box that missed inches past the post.

In stoppage time, Williamson released Victor Arboleda into space behind the Sacramento defense, but his shot from the right edge of the penalty area struck the left post before second-half substitute Devyn Jambga's follow-up effort was fired over the crossbar.

Next Game

Next up, Portland travels to face Saint Louis FC at Toyota Stadium in Fenton, Mo., on Saturday, May 5. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific), the match against Saint Louis FC will be streamed live on ESPN+.

Postgame Quote Sheet

Quotes with reaction to the match from head coach Cameron Knowles can be accessed when ready.

T2 (4-3-1, 13pts) vs. Sacramento Republic FC (4-1-3, 15pts)

May 2, 2018 - Providence Park (Portland, Ore.)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

T2 2 0 0

Sacramento 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

POR: Asprilla, 16

POR: Jadama (Williamson), 38

Misconduct Summary

POR: Zambrano (Caution), 21

POR: Williams (Caution), 89

Lineups:

POR: GK McIntosh, D Mulligan, D Phillips ©, D Jadama, D Batista, M Zambrano (Lewis, 83), M Williamson, M Arboleda, M Langsdorf, M Loría (Jambga, 77), F Asprilla (Williams, 58)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Mangels, D Elliot, D Hanson, M Enriquez

TOTAL SHOTS: 16 (Asprilla, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Asprilla, 2); FOULS: 11 (Arboleda, 5); OFFSIDES: 4; CORNER KICKS: 7; SAVES: 5

SAC: GK Cohen, D Gomez, D Hall, D Taintor, D Schmidt, M Villarreal (Partain, 54) M Kneeshaw (Espino, 77), M Bijev, M Moffat, M Matjasic, F Eissele (Iwasa, 54)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Diaz, D McEntosh, D Rodriguez, D Seiler

TOTAL SHOTS: 19 (Bijev, 6); SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Bijev, 2); FOULS: 10 (Gomez, 3); OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 8; SAVES: 3

Referee: Mark Allatin

Assistant Referees: CJ Koll, Justin St. Pierre

4th Official: Lucas Brooks

Attendance: 1,937

Weather: Partly cloudy, 73 degrees

All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial

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