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Timbers Draw Los Angeles FC 0-0 at Banc of California Stadium

July 15, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
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LOS ANGELES - The Portland Timbers battled Los Angles FC to a 0-0 draw before 22,000 fans at Banc of California Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With the draw, the Timbers extended their unbeaten run to 14 games across all competitions, while also logging their seventh clean sheet across all competitions in 2018.

Recent form

With the result, the Timbers (8-3-6, 30pts) are tied with FC Dallas for the fewest losses (3) in the league this season. Additionally, Portland's 14-game unbeaten run across all competitions ranks as the longest unbeaten streak in MLS since the New York Red Bulls went 16 games without a loss across all competitions during the 2016 MLS campaign. Overall, Portland's 14-game (10-0-4) unbeaten streak is tied for the second longest streak in club history across all eras (since 1975). The draw extended Portland's league unbeaten streak to 12 straight games.

Facing LAFC

Portland leads the regular season, head-to-head series between both clubs 1-0-1, previously defeating LAFC (10-4-5, 35pts) 2-1 at Providence Park on May 19. Sunday's result also signified the first time LAFC - the league's highest scoring team - has been held scoreless at Banc of California Stadium.

Timbers defense

With 22 goals allowed, the Timbers are tied for the second-fewest goals conceded in the league in 2018. Additionally, goalkeeper Jeff Attinella tallied his fifth clean sheet in regular-season action on Sunday, marking a career-high for the goalkeeper.

Key plays

Portland created a chance early in the first half when midfielder Diego Valeri was able to find space in the box in a one-on-one chance, with the midfielder forcing a strong save from goalkeeper Tyler Miller in the fourth minute of play.

Six minutes later, Valeri created another chance when he found an opportunistic ball in the 18-yard box, blasting a shot to the near post that forced a last-ditch tackle to deflect his strike wide for a corner.

Continuing to create chances in the first half, Portland had another opportunity to take the lead in the 29th minute of play when midfielder Sebastián Blanco fired from distance, forcing another solid save from Miller in the 29th minute.

Later in the first half, with LAFC attempting to pressure the Timbers, Attinella made a strong save on forward Adama Diomande's close range volley, pushing the striker's effort off the crossbar and away from danger in the 31st minute.

Early in the second half, Portland produced its most dangerous chance to score when defender Zarek Valentin slipped the ball in behind for striker Samuel Armenteros, who struck the post from the left side of the six-yard box just three minutes into the second half.

Attacking on the break, the Timbers threatened the home side's goal once again when Armenteros played a clever back heel for Blanco, who struck a strong effort that forced a difficult save for Miller in the 70th minute.

With six minutes left in the game, LAFC midfielder Lee Nguyen was shown a straight red card for a violent challenge on Blanco, reducing the home side to 10 men in the 84th minute.

In the final moments of the game, Attinella recorded his sixth save of the match to preserve the clean sheet, reacting quickly to make a strong save on forward Carlos Vela's header in the 93rd minute.

Notes:

The Portland Timbers secured their fifth clean sheet of the MLS regular season and seventh clean sheet across all competitions in 2018.

The Timbers are unbeaten in their last 12 regular-season matches with a record of 8-0-4, which is the longest streak in MLS this season

The Timbers are unbeaten in their last 14 matches across all competitions with a record of 10-0-4, which is tied for the second-longest streak in club history across all eras (since 1975).

Portland's 14- game unbeaten streak is the longest by an MLS club since the New York Red Bulls' 16-game, all-competition streak in 2016.

The Timbers have conceded 22 goals this season, which is tied for second-fewest in MLS.

LAFC was held scoreless at home for the first time in its first season in MLS.

Jeff Attinella has posted a record of 7-0-4 this season, tallying five clean sheets. The five clean sheets in a single season are a career-high for Attinella.

Banc of California Stadium is the 105th different stadium the Timbers have played in during the 44-year history of the club.

Next game

Next up, the Timbers will play a second consecutive match against LAFC at Banc of California Stadium when both teams meet in the quarterfinal of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday, July 18, beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific).

Portland Timbers (8-3-6, 30pts) vs. Los Angeles FC (10-4-5, 35pts)

July 15, 2018 - Banc of California Stadium (Los Angeles)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

Portland Timbers 0 0 0

Los Angeles FC 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

n/a

Misconduct Summary:

LA: Feilhaber (Caution), 43

POR: Chara (Caution), 45+3

POR: Blanco (Caution), 84

LA: Nguyen (Ejection), 84

LA: Zimmerman (Caution), 90+3

Lineups:

POR: GK Attinella, D Powell (Vytas, 82), D Mabiala, D Olum, D Cascante, D Valentin, M Polo (Flores, 73), M Chara, M Blanco, F Valeri ©, F Armenteros

Substitutes Not Used: GK Gleeson, D Tuiloma, M Guzmán, M Asprilla, F Adi

TOTAL SHOTS: 11 (Valeri, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Blanco, 3); FOULS: 7 (Cascante, Chara, 2); OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 6

LAFC: GK Miller, D Moutinho (Harvey, 67), D Ciman, D Beitashour, D Zimmerman, M Feilhaber (Urena, 82), M Kaye, M Nguyen, F Rossi (Blessing, 64), F Diomande, F Vela

Substitutes Not Used: GK Lyon, D Jakovic, D Blackmon, M Kovar

TOTAL SHOTS: 13 (Vela, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Vela, 4); FOULS: 13 (Four players tied, 2); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 11; SAVES: 6

Referee: Silviu Petrescu

Assistant Referees: Jason White, Ian Anderson

4th Official: Drew Fischer

VAR: Dave Gantar

Attendance: 22,000

Weather: Sunny, 81 degrees

All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial

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