T2 Fall 1-0 to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Merlo Field
September 5, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Portland Timbers 2 News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - Playing in their final match of the 2015 USL regular season at Merlo Field, T2 were unable to overcome a second-half deficit in a 1-0 loss against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in front of 2,725 fans on Saturday afternoon.
With two games remaining on the regular-season schedule, T2 (10-14-2, 32pts) are currently eighth in the Western Conference standings, sitting six points behind Sacramento Republic FC for the final playoff spot in the conference.
"We regroup, train and see if we can improve individually and collectively," said T2 head coach Jay Vidovich. "We have two more matches against two quality teams who are above us in points and it's an opportunity to get after it."
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (13-9-3, 42pts) forward Miguel Gonzalez opened the scoring as he unleashed a left-footed shot from outside the box after getting on the end of a rebounded corner kick in the 65th minute to give Colorado Springs a 1-0 lead.
Portland created several scoring chances in match, including a header by midfielder Brent Richards that struck the outside of the post in the 20th minute. Richards had two more chances on goal in the 79th minute, but his header and follow-up shot were both parried away by Switchbacks FC goalkeeper Devala Gorrick.
Goalkeeper Andrew Weber helped keep T2 in the match as he registered seven saves, including four in the first half. Weber kept the Switchbacks off the board, making a key stop on forward Charles Eloundou in the 38th minute and a kick save deep in first-half stoppage time on a close range effort by midfielder Luke Vercollone.
Following Saturday's match, T2 square off against Sacramento Republic FC in their regular-season home finale on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Providence Park; kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. (Pacific).
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