T2 Defeat Swope Park Rangers 2-1 at Merlo Field Saturday
Published on July 15, 2018 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Portland Timbers 2 News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - Playing the second game of a three-match homestand, T2 defeated Swope Park Rangers 2-1 at Merlo Field on Saturday night. Forward Foster Langsdorf registered his team-leading eighth goal of the season, while midfielder Marvin LorÃa tallied a goal and an assist. Additionally, midfielder Eryk Williamson notched his second assist of 2018.
T2 vs. Swope Park Rangers at home
With the win, T2 improved to 2-1-0 against Swope Park Rangers at home. Portland has outscored its opponents 9-4 in the first half of games at home. Additionally, seven of Langsdorf's eight goals this season have been scored in Portland.
Key plays
Following an in-swinging corner kick from midfielder Jack Barmby into the penalty area, Langsdorf's header at the back post was cleared off the line by a Swope Park defender in the ninth minute. Seven minutes later, Williamson played in Langsdorf behind the Swope Park backline, but his shot from the right edge of the penalty area hit the side netting in the 16th minute.
T2 took a 1-0 lead in the 23rd minute following a Swope Park turnover in its own half. After LorÃa picked up the ball 30 yards from goal, his pass split the Rangers' center backs, allowing Langsdorf to slot his finish from the center of the penalty area past onrushing goalkeeper Adrian Zendejas at his near post. LorÃa finished the match with a game-high four chances created.
Continuing on the attack, long-range efforts from midfielder Renzo Zambrano in the 28th and Langsdorf in the 31st minute were both fired over the crossbar.
Portland took a 2-0 lead just before halftime after Williamson slid a pass down the right edge of the penalty area into the path of LorÃa, whose right-footed shot from a tight angle beat Zendejas at his near post in the in the second minute of first-half stoppage-time.
Swope Park cut into Portland's lead after forward Wilson Harris's header found the top right corner of the net in the 59th minute.
Cutting in from the left wing, Barmby's cross into the box found Langsdorf, whose header flashed over the crossbar in the 72nd minute. One minute later, Barmby whipped in a cross from the left flank to the back post, finding Harold Hanson, who nodded his header past the post in the 73rd minute.
In the 74th minute, LorÃa evaded a Swope Park defender's challenge on the right edge of the penalty area, took a touch and curled a left-footed shot toward the far corner of the net that Zendejas pushed aside. Seconds later, Langsdorf's header forced Zendejas into a strong save at his near post.
Just before the final whistle, LorÃa played a pass to second-half substitute Jeremy Ebobisse, whose long-range shot missed the frame in the 95th minute.
Next Game
Next up, T2 close out a three-match homestand when they play host to Las Vegas Lights FC at Providence Park on Sunday, July 22. Beginning at 2 p.m. (Pacific), the match against Las Vegas 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 (9-8-2, 29pts) vs. Swope Park Rangers (9-6-4, 31pts)
July 14, 2018 - Merlo Field (Portland, Ore.)
Goals by Half 1 2 F
T2 2 0 2
Swope Park Rangers 0 1 1
Scoring Summary:
POR: Langsdorf (LorÃa), 23
POR: LorÃa (Williamson), 45+2
SPR: Harris (Storm), 59
Misconduct Summary
POR: Williamson (Caution), 60
SPR: Silva (Caution), 66
Lineups:
POR: GK McIntosh, D Mulligan (Batista, 86), D Jadama ©, D Miller, D Smith, M Zambrano, M Lewis, M LorÃa, M Williamson (Hanson, 68), M Barmby, F Langsdorf (Ebobisse, 78)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Mangels, D Phillips, M Anguiano, F Williams
TOTAL SHOTS: 16 (Langsdorf, 7); SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Langsdorf, 3); FOULS: 9 (Jadama, 3); OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 8; SAVES: 3
SPR: GK Zendejas, D Storm (Benitez, 87), D Barnathan, D Lewis, D Maher, M Silva, M Blackwood, M Hernandez, M Minter (Cruz, 51), M Barry, F Harris (Rebellon, 75)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Herrera, D Rad, M Karani, M Little
TOTAL SHOTS: 21 (Fernandez, 5); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Four players tied, 1); FOULS: 12 (Storm, 3); OFFSIDES: 4; CORNER KICKS: 6; SAVES: 3
Referee: Robi Hullner
Assistant Referees: Chad Stewart, Isaiah Vlad
4th Official: Miles Crumley
Attendance: 1,034
Weather: Clear, 86 degrees
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial
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