FC Dallas, Portland Timbers Tie 1-1
  • 6 years ago
FRISCO, TEXAS — FC Dallas (1-0-2) went ahead on a Roland Lamah goal in the 36th minute but Portland’s (0-2-1) Sebastian Blanco tied the match just after halftime as the teams finished level, 1-1, today at Toyota Stadium.

FC Dallas’ Jacori Hayes earned his first MLS assist when he brought down a pass at the top of the area, drew in three Portland defenders and slipped a pass to his left for Lamah. The winger scored his third goal in just 136 minutes of action when he cracked a low, hard shot just inside the post to Portland goalkeeper Jake Gleeson’s left side, putting FCD ahead, 1-0.

Portland tied the match with a goal in the 47th minute when Fanendo Adi found Sebastian Blanco with a pass on the right side of the area. Portland’s No. 10 cut inside, along the top of the box, and curled a shot over the head of FC Dallas goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer to make it, 1-1.