Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: SJ Earthquakes (2nd, 32 pts) held an 18-point advantage over Portland Timbers (13th, 14 pts). SJ Earthquakes had been under-performing their position — 20th on five-round form against 2nd in the table.
SJ Earthquakes arrived off three straight defeats.
The sides have met 11 times in the GioScore results database: 5 wins for Portland Timbers, 1 draw and 5 for SJ Earthquakes, at 2.91 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 64% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Portland Timbers: Antony (18') · SJ Earthquakes: Preston Judd (2'), Preston Judd (12'), Daniel Munie (24')
Key stats
Possession: Portland Timbers 65% · SJ Earthquakes 35% · Total shots: 15-7 · On target: 7-6 · Corners: 4-6