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Timbers, Austin FC Play to 2-2 Draw at Providence Park

May 7, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers played to a 2-2 draw against Austin FC at Providence Park on Saturday night. Dario Zuparic and Claudio Bravo both scored their first regular season goals for the club, while Evander recorded his first two assists of the season. Up next, the Timbers will host Real Salt Lake in the Round of 32 of the 2023 Lamar U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, May 10 at Providence Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (Pacific) and will be streamed live on the Bleacher Report app and B/R Youtube Channels.

Tonight's Firsts

Zuparic scored his first career regular-season goal for the Timbers and second across all competitions, including his goal in the MLS is Back tournament final. Zuparic has made 10 appearances (all starts) for Portland this season, logging the second most minutes played (900) on the team. Since joining the club in 2020, the 31-year-old Croatian has played 90 matches (82 starts), tallying one goal and two assists. Bravo scored his first career goal for the Timbers in his eighth appearance (6th start) of the 2023 campaign. The 26-year-old Argentine has appeared in 56 matches (54 starts) across his three seasons with the club. With Zuparic and Bravo becoming Portland's 11th and 12th goal scorers this season, the Timbers have more goal scorers than any other team in the league this year. Evander registered two assists tonight, marking his firsts of the season and his first multi-goal contributing performance. The 24-year-old Brazilian has tallied six points (2G, 2A) in eight appearances (six starts) this season.

Portland's Form

The Timbers are unbeaten (2-0-1) in their last three consecutive matches across all competitions (Orange County SC, St. Louis CITY SC, Austin FC). In its last five matches across all competitions, Portland has picked up 10 points (3-1-1), outscoring its opponents with 12-7. Tonight's match marked the sixth meeting between Portland and Austin FC. The Timbers have a mark of 3-2-1 (10 GF, 10 GA) against Austin FC and are unbeaten against the Texas team in their last four straight matchups (3-0-1), outscoring them 8-3 in that stretch. Notably, the Timbers are unbeaten against the opposition when playing them at home (3-0-1).

Goal-Scoring Plays

POR - Dario Zuparic (Evander), 33rd minute: Evander repossessed the ball and served a long diagonal ball into the right side of the six-yard box where Zuparic found the back of the next with a header goal into the left side of the goal.

ATX - Jon Gallagher (Emiliano Rigoni), 59th minute: Rigoni dribbled through the left wing and crossed a ball to find Gallagher, who headed the ball into the goal from right corner of the six-yard box.

POR - Claudio Bravo (Evander), 71st minute: At the top of the 18-yard box, Evander dribbled with his back to the goal and saw Bravo. Evander passed the ball back to Bravo, who positioned the ball with one touch and fired a left-footed shot from outside the box and into the right side of the goal.

ATX - Will Bruin (Owen Wolff), 90+2 minute: Wolff dribbled the ball through the right side of the field before sending a long ball into the top of the six-yard box. On a run, Bruin positioned himself to score a header goal into the lower right corner of the goal.

Notes

Tonight's match marked the sixth meeting between Portland and Austin.

The Timbers have a mark of 3-2-1 (10 GF, 10 GA) against Austin FC and are unbeaten against the Texas team in its last three straight matches (3-0-1), outscoring them 8-3 in that stretch.

Notably, the Timbers are unbeaten against Austin FC when playing them at home (3-0-1).

Zuparic scored his first goal for the Timbers in regular season play and second across all competitions.

Zuparic has made 10 appearances (all starts) and has logged the second most minutes on the team (900) this season.

Bravo scored his first goal for the Timbers and has made eight appearances (six starts) this season.

Zuparic and Bravo became the 11th and 12th goal scorers for the Timbers this season.

Twelve different goal scorers is the most of any team in the league this season.

Evander registered two assists tonight. The Brazilian midfielder has tallied six points (2G, 2A) in eight appearances (six starts) this season.

The Timbers are 2-1-2 when playing at Providence Park this season, outscoring their opponent 8-5.

The Timbers are unbeaten (2-0-1) in their last three consecutive matches across all competitions (Orange County SC, St. Louis CITY SC, Austin FC).

In its last five matches across all competitions, Portland has picked up 10 points (3-1-1), outscoring its opponents with 12-7.

Portland has not repeated a single lineup in its 11 matches this season and in 16 consecutive MLS matches dating back to the 2022 season.

The Timbers have seen 24 different players earn a start this season, more than any other team in MLS.

Next Game

Up next, the Timbers will host Real Salt Lake in the Round of 32 of the 2023 Lamar U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, May 10 at Providence Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (Pacific) and will be streamed live on the Bleacher Report app and B/R Youtube Channels.

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