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19/12/2054, Providence Park, Portland, USA
Western Conference, Major League Soccer

Portland Vs Houston

Portland play in a 4-3-3 Def formation, and line up with: S Crofoot (GK) , N Streck (CB) , A Tinajero (CB) , C Joubert (RB) , W Tahan (LB) , G Woods (CM) , Z Kennedy (CDM) , D Kowalski (CDM) , J De Piccoli (RW) , M Rebecca (LW) , K Polland (ST) And the subs are: M Mollison (CB) , B Craik (CM) , B Spalding (CM) , M Cure (ST)

Houston play in a 4-2-4 formation, and line up with: D Stalford (GK) , B Vinal (CB) , M Hulme (CB) , D Ramage (RB) , D Baker (LB) , C Londono (CM) , M Henretty (CM) , J Mutch (RW) , E Cabanas (LW) , G Wight (ST) , A Floyd (ST) And the subs are: K Bate (CB) , J Crowder (CB) , S Law (CM) , C Peedin (CM) , S Diggins (ST)

Welcome to Providence Park in Portland, USA where Portland Timbers will face Houston Dynamo FC.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Western Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 25000.

1' - Portland kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

8' - Neil Streck plays the ball to Waleed Tahan.  Waleed Tahan passes the ball to George Woods.  George Woods finds Neil Streck with a long pass.  Neil Streck finds John De Piccoli with a short pass.  John De Piccoli sees a run from Davie Kowalski.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Davie Kowalski runs on to the ball.  Davie Kowalski tries to skip past  the advancing Dylan Stalford...but the keeper gets down and smothers the ball!Dylan Stalford spots a run from Carlos Londono.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Carlos Londono is able to control the ball.  Carlos Londono strikes the ball towards goal...but its wide!

13' - Stephen Crofoot plays a short pass to Aaron Tinajero.  Aaron Tinajero finds Neil Streck with a long pass.  Neil Streck sees a run from Kyle Polland.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Kyle Polland is able to control the ball.  Kyle Polland takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Darryl Ramage gets to the ball first and clears.

20' - Gregor Wight tackles Carolus Joubert and the ball goes loose.  Mark Henretty curves the ball into the box, and manages to find James Mutch.  James Mutch fires a shot...but the shot is saved by Stephen Crofoot!  

23' - Stephen Crofoot spots a run from John De Piccoli.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and John De Piccoli runs on to the ball.  John De Piccoli attempts a shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from John De Piccoli for Portland!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

23' - Houston kick the ball off for the restart.  

27' - Brin Vinal passes to Carlos Londono.  Carlos Londono plays a short pass to Mason Hulme.  Mason Hulme plays the ball to Darryl Ramage.  Darryl Ramage passes the ball to Mark Henretty.  Mark Henretty tries to use ball skills to beat Neil Streck and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

29' - Mark Henretty attempts a shot from outside the area towards goal...but the shot is offtarget!

31' - Stephen Crofoot passes the ball to Carolus Joubert.  Carolus Joubert sees a run from Kyle Polland.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Kyle Polland runs on to the ball.  Kyle Polland attempts to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...and Kyle Polland scores!  That's a good goal from the Portland player!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

32' - Houston kick the ball off for the restart.  

38' - Mason Hulme passes to Mark Henretty.  Mark Henretty slides the ball to Mason Hulme.  Carolus Joubert tackles Mason Hulme and takes possession.  Portland launch a counter attack.  Carolus Joubert plays a short pass to Kyle Polland.  Kyle Polland plays a short pass to Davie Kowalski.  Davie Kowalski sees a run from Mike Rebecca.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Mike Rebecca takes the ball.  Mike Rebecca tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...David Baker manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

43' - Waleed Tahan hits the ball long to Davie Kowalski.  Davie Kowalski plays a short pass to George Woods.  George Woods passes the ball to Kyle Polland.  Kyle Polland attempts to beat David Baker using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Houston kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Darryl Ramage slides the ball to Mark Henretty.  Mark Henretty slides the ball to Carlos Londono.  Carlos Londono takes the ball past Carolus Joubert with a turn of pace.  

49' - Carlos Londono hits the ball from distance...but its wide!

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Henretty is going to be taken off.  Connor Peedin joins the game from the bench.  

59' - Neil Streck slides the ball to John De Piccoli.  John De Piccoli curls in a cross, but Carlos Londono intercepts and takes possession.  

63' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mason Hulme will come off.  Kian Bate joins the game from the bench.  

70' - Carlos Londono finds Connor Peedin with a short pass.  Connor Peedin hits the ball long to Darryl Ramage.  Darryl Ramage tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

78' - Stephen Crofoot finds Neil Streck with a short pass.  Neil Streck plays a long ball to Aaron Tinajero.  Aaron Tinajero sees Kyle Polland making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Kyle Polland is able to control the ball.  Kyle Polland takes a shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Kyle Polland for Portland!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alastair Floyd is going to be taken off.  Sean Diggins is brought on from the bench.  

78' - Houston kick the ball off for the restart.  

82' - Zachary Kennedy slides the ball to Davie Kowalski.  Davie Kowalski spots a run from Kyle Polland.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Kyle Polland has strayed offside!  

86' - With a turn of pace, Carolus Joubert beats Sean Diggins.  

89' - Darryl Ramage dispossesses Carolus Joubert and takes the ball.  Darryl Ramage hits a shot from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but Stephen Crofoot manages to stop the shot!  



The match has ended Portland Timbers 3 - 0 Houston Dynamo FC.