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26/12/2054, Allianz Field, Saint Paul, USA
Western Conference, Major League Soccer

Minnesota Vs Portland

Minnesota play in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation, and line up with: B Lorentzen (GK) , C Sword (CB) , C Gianfrancesco (CB) , S Ardrey (RB) , A Alcantara (LB) , J Byer (CM) , G Maurizio (CM) , J Owen (CDM) , P Duris (CAM) , M Clay (ST) , B Barlas (ST) And the subs are: R Gaunce (CB) , D Gordon (CB) , B Hughes (CM) , G MacIver (CM) , A Christal (ST)

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)

Welcome to Allianz Field in Saint Paul, USA where Minnesota United FC will face Portland Timbers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the Western Conference, Major League Soccer.  The attendance is 30000.

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

4' - Angel Alcantara plays a short pass to Paul Duris.  Paul Duris plays a short pass to Chris Sword.  Chris Sword passes a long ball to Joel Owen.  Joel Owen runs with the ball, beating Neil Streck.  

5' - Joel Owen sees a run from Malcolm Clay.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Malcolm Clay is caught offside!  

8' - Mike Rebecca passes the ball to Zachary Kennedy.  Zachary Kennedy plays the ball to Neil Streck.  Neil Streck spots a run from George Woods.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and George Woods takes the ball.  George Woods attempts the cutback, but the keeper, Bryn Lorentzen, manages to get to the ball first!  

11' - Bryn Lorentzen passes the ball to Paul Duris.  Zachary Kennedy successfully tackles Paul Duris and takes the ball.  Zachary Kennedy looks to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but its over!

14' - Bryn Lorentzen spots a run from Paul Duris.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Paul Duris takes the ball.  Paul Duris looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is parried by Stephen Crofoot!  Carolus Joubert gets to the ball first and clears.

17' - Angel Alcantara chips a long ball to John Byer.  John Byer sees a run from Malcolm Clay.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Malcolm Clay has strayed offside!  

20' - Mike Rebecca plays a short pass to Stephen Crofoot.  Stephen Crofoot hits the ball long to Carolus Joubert.  With a turn of pace, Carolus Joubert beats Paul Duris, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Portland.  

21' - Davie Kowalski steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Chris Sword gets there first and clears the ball.  

23' - Sean Ardrey tackles Zachary Kennedy and takes possession.  Sean Ardrey brings the ball forward, outpacing George Woods.  

25' - Sean Ardrey spots a run from Gianmarco Maurizio.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gianmarco Maurizio runs on to the ball.  Gianmarco Maurizio attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Stephen Crofoot stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Paul Duris is first to the loose ball...Paul Duris attempts to slide the ball past the keeper...but Stephen Crofoot stops the shot!  He can't hold it though...Waleed Tahan manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

28' - George Woods dispossesses Joel Owen and gains possession for his team.  George Woods passes to Davie Kowalski.  Davie Kowalski sees Kyle Polland making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Kyle Polland is able to control the ball.  Kyle Polland looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

34' - Neil Streck passes the ball to Carolus Joubert.  Carolus Joubert sees George Woods making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but George Woods has strayed offside!  

36' - George Woods runs with the ball, beating John Byer.  

37' - George Woods sees a run from Davie Kowalski.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Davie Kowalski is able to take the ball.  Davie Kowalski attempts the cutback, but Paul Duris intercepts the ball to stop the chance! 

43' - Paul Duris plays a long ball to Angel Alcantara.  Neil Streck dispossesses Angel Alcantara and the ball goes loose.  Zachary Kennedy plays a short pass to John De Piccoli.  John De Piccoli plays the ball to Davie Kowalski.  Davie Kowalski looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Davie Kowalski scores!  That's a fine goal from the Portland player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

43' - Minnesota kick the ball off for the restart.  

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

46' - Portland kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Davie Kowalski finds Waleed Tahan with a short pass.  Waleed Tahan passes to Davie Kowalski.  Davie Kowalski runs with the ball, beating Joel Owen.  

51' - Carolus Joubert spots a run from Kyle Polland.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Kyle Polland is able to control the ball.  Kyle Polland hits a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

53' - Bryn Lorentzen plays a long ball to Angel Alcantara.  Angel Alcantara shoots from distance towards goal...but its wide!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Carlo Gianfrancesco is going to be taken off.  Robert Gaunce is going to be brought on.  

56' - Stephen Crofoot plays a long ball to Aaron Tinajero.  Aaron Tinajero passes to Mike Rebecca.  Mike Rebecca tries to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gianmarco Maurizio is going to be taken off.  Bruce Hughes is brought on from the bench.  

62' - George Woods finds John De Piccoli with a short pass.  John De Piccoli attempts to use his skills to beat Angel Alcantara, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

64' - John De Piccoli spots a run from Kyle Polland.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Kyle Polland is able to control the ball.  Kyle Polland fires a shot...but the shot bounces off the post!  John De Piccoli is first to the loose ball...John De Piccoli takes a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

66' - Bryn Lorentzen finds Bruce Hughes with a short pass.  Bruce Hughes sees Brin Barlas making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Brin Barlas runs on to the ball.  Brin Barlas tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

73' - Stephen Crofoot slides the ball to Carolus Joubert.  Carolus Joubert finds Neil Streck with a long pass.  Neil Streck sees Mike Rebecca making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Mike Rebecca runs on to the ball.  Mike Rebecca attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

74' - Bryn Lorentzen sees Joel Owen making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

76' - Mike Rebecca finds George Woods with a short pass.  George Woods speeds past Malcolm Clay.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  John Byer will come off.  Gus MacIver is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Carolus Joubert will come off.  Brad Spalding joins the game from the bench.  

79' - Kyle Polland passes to John De Piccoli.  With a turn of pace, John De Piccoli beats Chris Sword.  

82' - Zachary Kennedy tackles Gus MacIver and gains possession for his team.  Zachary Kennedy tries to beat Sean Ardrey using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

83' - Zachary Kennedy tries to beat Paul Duris using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Zachary Kennedy who takes the ball forward!  

86' - Zachary Kennedy spots a run from Mike Rebecca.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Mike Rebecca is able to control the ball.  Mike Rebecca takes a shot towards goal...and Mike Rebecca scores!  That's a fine goal from the Portland player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

86' - Minnesota kick the ball off for the restart.  



The match has ended Minnesota United FC 0 - 2 Portland Timbers.