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Timbers Fall 2-0 to Orlando City SC at Providence Park

April 12, 2015 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers conceded a goal in each half - including a late penalty kick - in a 2-0 loss against MLS-expansion side Orlando City SC in front of sellout crowd of 21,144 fans at Providence Park on Sunday afternoon. The loss, Portland's first home loss of the season, ended the team's home unbeaten run at seven consecutive matches, dating back to last season.

Despite finishing with an 18-14 advantage in shots, including a 4-3 edge in shots on goal, the Timbers (1-2-3, 6pts) conceded the opening goal in the 30th minute as Orlando City forward Cyle Larin chested in a sharp cross from forward Kevin Molino for the opening goal. Orlando City (2-2-2, 8pts) was awarded a penalty kick in the 85th minute. While the initial penalty kick attempt by Orlando City midfielder Kaká was saved by Timbers goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey, the referee whistled for a re-kick due to encroachment in the penalty box by a Timbers player. Kaká converted his second try, doubling Orlando City's lead late in the match.

On Sunday, Portland attempted more than 500 passes for the second time in its last three matches, leading to an 84-percent passing accuracy against Orlando City, but saw a season-high eight shots blocked. Forward Fanendo Adi attempted a team-high six shots, four of which were blocked.

Early in the match, Timbers midfielder Darlington Nagbe saw a low, hard shot off a counterattack parried away by Orlando City goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts in the 17th minute. Forward Maximiliano Urruti hit the side netting with his rebound attempt. Looking for the equalizer in the 71st minute, Timbers midfielder Dairon Asprilla forced Ricketts to make a diving save as Asprilla fired a one-time effort looking for the far left post following a pass from Nagbe.

The Timbers take to the road for a nationally televised match against MLS expansion side New York City FC on Sunday, April 19, at Yankee Stadium in New York City; kickoff is set for 4 p.m. (Pacific). Sunday's match will be nationally televised on FOX Sports 1 with a local radio broadcast on 750/102.9 The Game and in Spanish on 93.5 FM.

Notes:

- Sunday's crowd of 21,144 was the team's 72nd consecutive home sellout at Providence Park since 2011. Portland has sold out all of its regular-season home games since joining MLS.

- Midfielder Darlington Nagbe made the 133rd appearance of his Timbers MLS career on Sunday, moving out of a tie with USL Timbers midfielder Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar and into sole possession of fifth place on the Timbers all-time appearances list across all eras.

- With a shot on goal against Orlando City, Nagbe moved into first place in the Timbers MLS record book for career shots on goal (69).

- Defender Liam Ridgewell made his 21st consecutive start since joining Portland on June 25, 2014, the longest current streak for the Timbers.

- Sunday's loss snapped the club's seven-match home unbeaten streak and marks Portland's first loss at home since Aug. 24, 2014.

- Portland attempted 515 passes against Orlando City which marks the second time in the last three games that the Timbers have registered more than 500 passes (531 pass attempts at Vancouver on March 28).

- Portland's 84-percent passing accuracy on Sunday was the second-highest of the season for the Timbers and fourth-highest in the league so far this season. Portland holds two of the top five single-game passing accuracy marks in MLS in 2015.

- Suffering 16 fouls on Sunday, the Timbers are the most-fouled team in MLS so far this season (98 fouls suffered).

Next Game

The Timbers take to the road for a nationally televised match against MLS expansion side New York City FC on Sunday, April 19, at Yankee Stadium in New York City; kickoff is set for 4 p.m. (Pacific). Sunday's match will be nationally televised on FOX Sports 1 with a local radio broadcast on 750/102.9 The Game and in Spanish on 93.5 FM.

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