US EditionMora Ends Scoring Drought, Leads Timbers to Playoff Win over Real Salt Lake
Felipe Mora ended a months-long scoring drought with two goals, leading Portland Timbers to a 3-1 win and securing their first playoff spot since 2021.
- On Wednesday, the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 at Providence Park.
- Facing season-long scoring woes and the loss of Jonathan Rodríguez and Evander, Coach Phil Neville opted for experienced players amid boos from supporters at Providence Park.
- Felipe Mora opened the scoring in the first half by cleaning up his own rebound from a Kristoffer Velde free kick and added a second before halftime on another Velde rebound.
- The victory advances Portland to the Western Conference first-round playoffs against San Diego FC, starting the best-of-three series on the road Sunday and hosting Game 2 Saturday, Nov. 1.
- Portland's performance tied a club playoff scoring record with three goals, as James Pantemis made key saves and Kamal Miller sealed the win with a second-half header.
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San Diego FC to face Portland in playoffs after Timbers outlast Real Salt Lake
PORTLAND— Felipe Mora scored two first-half goals, defender Kamal Miller added another in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night in a wild-card match. Portland advances to play Western Conference regular-season champion San Diego FC in a best-of-three first-round playoff series. Game 1 is set for 6:30 p.m. Sunday from Snapdragon Stadium. Mora opened the scoring in the 24th minute. RSL goalkeeper Rafae…
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Mora scores 2 first-half goals and the Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 to advance in MLS playoffs
Felipe Mora scored two first-half goals, defender Kamal Miller added another in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 in a wild-card match.
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Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 to advance in MLS playoffs
PORTLAND — Felipe Mora scored two first-half goals, defender Kamal Miller added another in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night in a Major League Soccer wild-card match. Read more...
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