“Diego Chará is booked for a foul just minutes before Atlanta's opening goal, disrupting Portland's rhythm at a crucial moment.”
“Aleksey Miranchuk converts to give Atlanta United a 1-0 lead against the run of play, capitalizing after Portland had just missed a good chance moments earlier.”
Pivotal
Portland Timbers
Atlanta United
Outstanding performance
Atlanta United•MidfielderPortland Timbers dominated the underlying numbers, out-shooting Atlanta United 21-10 and creating four big chances to Atlanta's zero, yet found themselves undone by a single moment of quality from Aleksey Miranchuk in the 28th minute. Atlanta United defended with real discipline and physicality, committing 13 fouls and picking up three yellow cards as they absorbed wave after wave of Portland pressure, particularly evident in the dangerous attacks count of 100 to 56 in the hosts' favor. Portland's profligacy in front of goal - missing four big chances - ultimately cost them, as Atlanta's goalkeeper and back line held firm through six second-half substitutions from Portland as Caleb Porter's side searched desperately for an equalizer. For Atlanta, this is a statement result on the road against a dominant opponent, while Portland will be left frustrated at wasting a performance that deserved at least a share of the points.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner
Shot - Vincent Janssen Left Footed Shot Blocked
On Gage Guerra，Off Ronald Hernandez
Shot - Ian Smith Head Shot Missed
Corner
Shot - David Pereira Da Costa Right Footed Shot Blocked
On Enea Mihaj，Off Paulo Diaz
On Ajani Fortune，Off Tristan Muyumba
Shot - Omir Fernandez Right Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala Left Footed Shot Saved
Offside
On Omir Fernandez，Off Cole Bassett
On Julio Ortiz，Off Diego Ferney Chara Zamora
On Ian Smith，Off Jimer Fory
Offside
Corner
Shot - Cooper Sanchez Right Footed Shot Blocked
Corner
Shot - Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala Left Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Ariel Lassiter Left Footed Shot Missed
On Cooper Sanchez，Off Giuliano Galoppo
Tristan MuyumbaYellow CardYellow Card - Tristan Muyumba
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Right Footed Shot Blocked
Shot - Breel Embolo Head Shot Missed
Offside
On Vincent Janssen，Off Antony Alves Santos
Shot - Diego Ferney Chara Zamora Head Shot Missed
Corner
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Right Footed Shot Blocked
Corner
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Right Footed Shot Blocked
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Right Footed Shot Blocked
Shot - Antony Alves Santos Right Footed Shot Saved
Shot - Giuliano Galoppo Right Footed Shot Blocked
First Half Ends！0-1
Giuliano GaloppoYellow CardYellow Card - Giuliano Galoppo
Yellow Card - Joel Waterman
Shot - Miguel Angel Almiron Rejala Left Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Right Footed Shot Missed
Offside
Offside
Corner
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Right Footed Shot Saved
On Matthew Edwards，Off Tomas Jacob
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Right Footed Shot Missed
Corner
Corner
Shot - Breel Embolo Left Footed Shot Missed
Aleksey MiranchukShot - Aleksey Miranchuk Left Footed Shot Goal
assist: Miguel Almirón
Goal - Aleksey Miranchuk 0-1
Yellow Card - Diego Ferney Chara Zamora
Shot - Cole Bassett Right Footed Shot Missed
Corner
Shot - Ariel Lassiter Right Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Aleksey Miranchuk Left Footed Shot Blocked
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Head Shot Saved
Shot - Kristoffer Velde Right Footed Shot Missed
Shot - Cole Bassett Left Footed Shot Blocked
Shot - Breel Embolo Right Footed Shot Saved
Offside
Kick-off! Referee：Ismail Elfath
