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Timbers Defeat San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

June 7, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 before 12,769 fans at Providence Park in the fourth round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night, advancing to the Round of 16 for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Forward Jeremy Ebobisse and midfielder Dairon Asprilla tallied a goal apiece, while goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh notched his first clean sheet with the Timbers.

Timbers form

With the 2-0 result, the Timbers are unbeaten in their last eight games across all competitions, dating back to April 14. During that stretch, Portland has recorded seven wins, one draw and four clean-sheet victories.

Timbers firsts

With Portland signing four T2 players to short-term agreements ahead of Wednesday's match, seven players made their first-team debuts for the Timbers, including McIntosh, defender Modou Jadama, midfielders Marvin Loría, Darixon Vuelto, Eryk Williamson and Renzo Zambrano and forward Foster Langsdorf. Additionally, Ebobisse tallied his first goal of the season for the Timbers and his first career goal at Providence Park.

Looking ahead

With the 2-0 victory, Portland advances into the next stage of the U.S. Open Cup, qualifying for the Round of 16. The Timbers' opponent for the next round will be determined during a live draw on Thursday, June 7, at 8 a.m. (Pacific).

Key plays

Portland's first chance came in the 10th minute of play when midfielder Jack Barmby's cross into the box was deflected back to the edge of the six-yard box to Loría, whose close-range shot forced a difficult save for goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell.

The Timbers broke through in the 28th minute when Ebobisse scored his first goal across competitions with the Timbers in 2018 and his second career goal with the club. The striker managed to find the back of the net after forcing a turnover deep inside the Earthquakes' half, before bringing the ball back onto his left foot to curl a powerful, well-placed effort into the far top corner.

Continuing to attack in the second half, the Timbers doubled their lead when Asprilla added his name to the scoresheet in the 66th minute on a counter-attacking play, with midfielder Diego Chara finding Asprilla with a well-placed pass inside the area. Taking a touch forward, Asprilla carefully slotted his chance into the back of the net.

Shortly after entering the game, Langsdorf created another chance for Portland, with the striker getting on the end of Asprilla's cross, flashing his header wide of the target in the 68th minute.

Notes:

- Dairon Asprilla scored his second career goal for Portland in the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup. Asprilla is the third Timbers player to score in two different years in the U.S. Open Cup for the Timbers, joining Darlington Nagbe and Diego Valeri.

- Asprilla has scored eight career goals for the Timbers, four in MLS regular-season action, two in the MLS playoffs and two in the U.S. Open Cup.

- Jeremy Ebobisse became the 34th different Timbers player to score in the U.S. Open Cup.

The 2-0 victory marked the 15th Timbers win in the U.S. Open Cup since the club's debut in the competition in 2004.

- For the sixth consecutive season in U.S. Open Cup play, Portland has faced at least one MLS team and has recorded five victories against MLS competition during that stretch.That is the longest active streak for an MLS team.

- Modou Jadama, Foster Langsdorf, Marvin Loría, Kendall McIntosh, Darixon Vuelto, Eryk Williamson and Renzo Zambrano each made their competitive debuts for the Timbers.

- Prior to Wednesday's match, the Timbers signed T2 players Andre Lewis, Marvin Loria, Darixon Vuelto and Renzo Zambrano to short-term agreements for the U.S. Open Cup match.

Next game

Next up, the Timbers will play host to Sporting Kansas City in league play on Saturday. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific), Saturday's match will be broadcast live on ROOT SPORTS with local radio broadcasts on 750 AM/102.9 FM The Game (English) and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

Portland Timbers vs. San Jose Earthquakes (Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup)

June 6, 2018 - Providence Park (Portland, Ore.)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

San Jose Earthquakes 0 0 0

Portland Timbers 1 1 2

Scoring Summary:

POR: Ebobisse, 28

POR: Asprilla (Chara), 66

Misconduct Summary:

SJ: Alashe (Caution), 40

SJ: Ockford (Caution), 54

Lineups:

POR: GK McIntosh, D Jadama, D Olum, D Tuiloma, D Vytas, M Chara ©, M Zambrano, M Asprilla, M Lor?a (Vuelto, 88), M Barmby (Williamson, 46), F Ebobisse (Langsdorf, 67)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Attinella, D Valentin, D Farfan, M Lewis

TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Loria, 5); SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Barmby, 2); FOULS: 9 (Three players tied, 2); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 1

SJ: GK Tarbell, D Qwiberg, D Affolter, D Ockford, D Partida, M Alashe, M Hyka (Eriksson, 73), M Yueill, M Thompson (Wehan, 80), F Wondolowksi (Hoesen, 73), F Amarikwa

Substitutes Not Used: GK Bersano, D Quintana, M Calvillo, F Thiaw

TOTAL SHOTS: 13 (Yueill, 5); SHOTS ON GOAL: 1 (Hyka, 1); FOULS: 8 (Amarikwa, 4); OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 4

Referee: Farhad Dadkho

Assistant Referees: CJ Koll, Andrew Marihart

4th Official: Mike Hohnholz

Attendance: 12,769

Weather: Sunny, 78 degrees

All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial

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