MLS Portland Timbers

Timbers Fall 3-0 to San Jose Earthquakes at Avaya Stadium

Published on May 7, 2017 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. - After conceding twice in the first half, the Portland Timbers were unable to overcome the two-goal deficit, falling 3-0 to the San Jose Earthquakes before 18,000 fans at Avaya Stadium on Saturday night.

The result snapped Portland's three-game winning streak against San Jose across all competitions, dating back to the 2016 MLS campaign, while also marking just the third loss for the Timbers against San Jose since joining MLS in 2011.

San Jose (4-3-3, 15pts) took the lead eight minutes into the game when a loose ball inside the 18-yard box found its way to midfielder Jahmir Hyka, who manged to score from six yards away. With less than 15 minutes in the first half, the Earthquakes doubled their lead when forward Chris Wondolowski found a tight opening from the edge of the box, curling his strike into the far corner in the 31st minute of play.

Despite chances from Portland (5-3-2, 17 pts) in the first half, including an effort from midfielder Darren Mattocks from just inside the box, and a long-distance strike from midfielder Sebastián Blanco, San Jose managed to score 10 minutes into the second half to extend its lead to a 3-0 advantage. After running in behind in the defense, Wondolowski was able to finish from the far right side of the box, recording his second goal in the 55th minute of play.

With 13 overall shots, including eight shots in the second half, Portland created chances late in the game with efforts from Blanco and midfielder Victor Arboleda, forcing goalkeeper David Bingham into consecutive saves in the 82nd minute.

Additionally, with four minutes remaining in the game, San Jose defender Kofie Sarkodie managed to clear the ball away just before it approached the goal line, resulting in a 3-0 final score.

Next up, the Timbers will return to Providence Park to play host to Atlanta United FC. Beginning at 1 p.m. (Pacific), the match against Atlanta United will be broadcast live on ESPN with local radio broadcasts on 750 AM/102.9 FM The Game (English) and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM (Spanish). Notes:

- The result marked just the third time the Timbers have lost to San Jose since joining MLS in 2011, snapping the Timbers' three-game winning streak against the Earthquakes across all competitions.

- Despite the result, the Timbers are 7-3-7 against San Jose in MLS play.

- Saturday's game marked just the second time in 2017 that the Timbers were held scoreless. With 20 goals scored in 10 games, the Timbers lead MLS in goals scored, averaging two goals per game.

- Additionally, the match against San Jose marked just the third time in 10 games played that an opponent has managed to score first against the Timbers.

- Two Portland players made their MLS debuts in the match against San Jose, with forward Jeremy Ebobisse and midfielder Victor Arboleda both appearing in the second half of Saturday's match.

- Portland won two more duels in Saturday's match (52-50), while also winning the edge in tackles won (18-14).

Postgame Quote Sheet Quotes with reaction to the match from coaches and players from both clubs can be accessed when ready.

Postgame Sound Postgame sound can be accessed when ready.

Video Highlights Highlights of the match can be viewed.

Next Game The Timbers will return to Providence Park to play host to Atlanta United FC. Beginning at 1 p.m. (Pacific), the match against Atlanta United will be broadcast live on ESPN with local radio broadcasts on 750 AM/102.9 FM The Game (English) and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

Portland Timbers (5-3-2, 17pts) vs. San Jose Earthquakes (4-3-3, 15pts) May 6, 2017 - Avaya Stadium (San Jose, Calif.) Goals by Half 1 2 F Portland Timbers 0 0 0 San Jose 2 1 3

Scoring Summary: SJ: Hyka (Wondolowski), 8 SJ: Wondolowski, (Jungwirth), 31 SJ: Wondolowski (Jungwirth), 55

Misconduct Summary: POR: Mattocks (Caution), 44 POR: Blanco (Caution), 65 POR: Vytas (Caution), 90+1

Lineups & Stats: POR: GK Attinella, D Powell, D Olum, D Ridgewell ©, D Vytas, M Guzmán, M Chara, M Asprilla (Barmby, 57), M Blanco, M Mattocks (Arboleda, 63), F Adi (Ebobisse, 83)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Gleeson, D Miller, D Valentin, M Okugo

TOTAL SHOTS: 13 (Mattocks, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Blanco, 2); FOULS: 22 (Chara, 5); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 7; SAVES: 5

SJ: GK Bingham, D Cato, D Jungwirth, D Bernardez, D Sarkodie, M Ceren, M Godoy, M Hyka (Dawkins, 80), F Wondolowkski, F Urena (Thompson, 88), Hoesen

Substitutes Not Used: GK Tarbell, D Imperiale, D Francis, D Lima, M Alashe

TOTAL SHOTS: 17 (Hyka, Hoesen, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 8 (Wondolowski, 3); FOULS: 14 (Hoesen, 4); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 4; SAVES: 4

Referee: Nima Saghafi Assistant Referees: Corey Rockwell, Kevin Klinger 4th Official: Ricardo Salazar Attendance: 18,000 Weather: Partly cloudy, 62 degrees

All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial

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