US EditionPortland Timbers Settle for Draw After Late Minnesota Equalizer
Robin Lod scored in the 85th minute to equalize after an own goal gave Portland the lead, maintaining Minnesota United's unbeaten streak to three games, officials said.
- Minnesota United and the Portland Timbers played to a 1-1 draw on July 19, a result that secured Minnesota's playoff spot.
- The draw followed Portland taking a 1-0 lead from an own goal by Minnesota's Nicolás Romero around the 79th minute, with Minnesota equalizing in the 85th minute through Robin Lod.
- Minnesota remains unbeaten in three straight games and holds a record of 14-6-9 with 51 points this season and four games remaining.
- Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis made five key saves, and coach Eric Ramsay rated the performance as a six or seven out of ten, emphasizing the importance of not losing.
- Despite clinching the playoffs, Minnesota celebrated subduedly as players like Wil Trapp stated their goals are higher this season, while Portland remains winless in four straight games.
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Robin Lod's late goal earns Minnesota United draw with Timbers
Robin Lod scored in the 85th minute as Minnesota United rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers to clinch an MLS Cup Playoff spot on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.
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Hold the champagne. While Minnesota United clinched an MLS Cup Playoffs spot with a 1-1 draw with Portland Timbers (and some help from other clubs) on Saturday, there wasn’t much of a celebration held inside the Loons’ locker room at Allianz Field. “Pretty subdued,” midfielder Wil Trapp said. “The feeling is great, we made the playoffs, but our aims and our sights are higher.” The second-place Loons (14-6-9, 51 points) have been talking more and…
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