The Rapids misplaced in entrance of a packed crowd at Dick’s Sporting Items Park, a disappointing finish for the No. 1 seed after a unbelievable common season.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Larrys Mabiala scored within the ninetieth minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the Western Convention remaining.
Portland will face the winner of the sport Sunday between Sporting Kansas Metropolis and Actual Salt Lake.
Yimmi Chara’s nook kick was deflected excessive into the air and Cristhian Paredes headed it into the 6-yard field for Mabiala to knock house. Mabiala hadn’t scored all season earlier than connecting in consecutive playoff video games.
Portland star playmaker Sebastian Blanco left early within the second half with an obvious leg damage. As he tried to run to a ahead cross, Blanco went to the bottom, grabbed the again of his taped left leg and instantly signaled for a substitution.
Portland might be with out Dairon Asprilla for the convention remaining after he obtained a straight purple card for violent conduct in second-half stoppage time.
The Rapids misplaced in entrance of a packed crowd at Dick’s Sporting Items Park, a disappointing finish for the No. 1 seed after a unbelievable common season.
Colorado had a number of nice possibilities within the first half, however could not discover the again of the web. Their 12 months involves an abrupt shut after one of the best common season in franchise historical past with 61 factors.
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