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Alexander Aravena, Ariel Lassiter rally Timbers to 3-2 victory over Charlotte
Ariel Lassiter scored twice and Alexander Aravena added a stoppage-time winner as Portland denied Charlotte a playoff-clinching victory.
- On Saturday night, Portland defeated Charlotte 3-2, preventing the visiting team from clinching an Eastern Conference playoff spot in a tightly contested match.
- Pep Biel staked Charlotte to a 1-0 lead in the 3rd minute, but Ariel Lassiter answered with two goals to give Portland a 2-1 lead.
- Idan Toklomati equalized for Charlotte in the 69th minute, yet Alexander Aravena secured the win for Portland with a goal six minutes into stoppage time.
- Charlotte goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina stopped eight shots, while Portland goalkeeper James Pantemis recorded two saves in the match.
- Following the 3-2 defeat, Charlotte hosts Montreal on Wednesday, attempting to clinch an Eastern Conference playoff spot.
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Alexander Aravena, Ariel Lassiter rally Timbers to 3-2 victory over Charlotte
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Alexander Aravena scored during second-half stoppage time after Ariel Lassiter had the first two goals for Portland, and the Timbers kept Charlotte FC from clinching an
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