Portland Timbers 5 CD Marathon 0
Simply put, these Portland Timbers were too much for an ineffective CD Marathon that did not show any resolve or opposition after getting slammed by an effective and inspired Rose City side on a beautiful sunny afternoon in the colossus of Goose Hollow.
This game belonged to its man of the match, Yimmy Chara, delivering with a hat trick and sentencing the Green Monsters to a not-so-pleasant return home flight, and a 5-0 rout, eliminating them from this tournament 7-2 on aggregate.
For the younger of the Chara clan, the man gave the Rose City side the lead in the first half with a couple of goals made possible with assists from Dairon Aspirilla looking to make an impact in 2021.
With a couple of goals and his first hat trick, the combination of Aspirilla and Chara cemented the win in a game, where the Green and Gold had it under control in its entirety.
In the second half, Diego Valeri scored in the 66the and later came the Yimmi Chara’s cushion goal with a hat trick in the 78th minute and to culminate the rout, Marvin Loria closed it with a goal in the 89the to seal a notable win.
Contrary to game where the Timbers could not score in San Pedro Sula and came away with the draw, today was a different story as they showed off a dynamic offensive game and a stingy defensive game that pummeled the Green Monsters.
Very well advancing into this tournament quarterfinals and eliminated in the early rounds, the Timbers await either Honduran side Olimpia or Liga MX giant Club America as their next foes.
For now, it’s one game at a time for Giovanni Savarese and now prepare for their league debut next Sunday against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Rio Tinto Stadium to kick off the 2021 Major League Soccer season.
Goals
Yimmy Chara 18’, 36’, 78’ PTFC, Diego Valeri 66’ PTFC, Marvin Loria 89’ PTFC
Highlights
Yimmy Chara had a field day with three goals and the first hat trick.
Diego Valeri sealed the deal on the 66th minute with the game’s third goal
Marvin Loria missing a sure goal in the 72nd minute, but later adding the cushion goal in the 89th.
Josecarlos Van Rankin’s second consecutive game with an assist.
Dairon Aspirilla delivering two assists to Yimmy Chara and missing one possible would-be goal.
Claudio Bravo settling into the Timbers’ backfield and making the best of his game.
Steve Clark effective as always under the arches and earned a clean sheet
Diego Chara derailing the Green Monsters’ attack.
Eryk Williamson continues his growth and potential.
Larrys Mabiala had an amazing game and formed a great one-two combination with Dario Zuparic.
Dario Zuparic’s astounding performance showing off his authority in the Timbers defense.
Felipe Mora despite not scoring gave Marathon defenders trouble all afternoon.
If the Timbers have a lot of performances like this, they may be ready for a spectacular season.
Bravo for Super Gio, the man had all the best moves and strategies.
Man of the Match
Yimmy Chara’s first hat trick did the job
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