Miami FC at Portland Timbers

Miami FC at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Saturday, June 30, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - Miami FC 0

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Neil Dombrowski ("Kiki" Lare 54'), Sean Higgins, Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley (Luc Harrington 80'), David Hague.

Victory Lineup :
Gabard Fenelon, Luis Calix, Cristiano Dias, Sergio Van Kanten, Christopher Williams, John Pulido, Jamil Jean-Jaques, Douglas Goncalves, Zinho (Rachid Didouh 84'), Eric Vasquez (Luis Gonzalez 78'), Sean Fraser (Nicolas Mosquera 86').

Goals :
Lawrence Olum (assisted by Andrew Gregor)

Shots :
Timbers 15
Victory 9

Saves :
Timbers 4
Victory 6

Corners :
Timbers 9
Victory 4

Yellow Cards :
Cristiano Dias, Luchi Gonzalez.

Attendance :
6296

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PTFC 1-0 Over Miami FC

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OLUM'S GOAL IN STOPPAGE GIVES TIMBERS 1-0 WIN OVER MIAMI

Wicks ties modern franchise record with sixth shutout of the season

PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Lawrence Olum scored in stoppage time of the second half as the Portland Timbers defeated Miami FC 1-0 Saturday night at PGE Park. Portland goalkeeper Josh Wicks recorded his second consecutive shutout to tie a franchise record of six shutouts in a single season.

Portland (6-2-3, 21pts) has posted six shutouts in 11 matches this season. Earlier in the season, the Timbers defense recorded four consecutive shutouts setting a new team record.

Wicks matched a modern franchise record with his sixth shutout of the season. Matt Napoleon set the record in 2001, the first year the Timbers competed in the USL First Division, and was last done in 2005 by former goalkeeper Josh Saunders.

Miami FC goalkeeper Gabard Fenelon recorded six saves in his debut. With the loss Miami (4-10-2, 14pts) continues their winless streak now at six matches.

Midfielder Andrew Gregor set up the game-winning goal with a free kick 65 yards from goaL. Olum, who charged Gregor's ball from the far right side of the penalty box, knocked in the game's lone goal with a header inside the left post. The goal is Olum's second of the season and Gregor earned his second assist.

Miami forward Sean Fraser caused problems for the Timbers defense early in the match. In the 7th minute, he broke through the backline and received a ball over the top. Fraser worked the ball to the top of the box as Wicks charged off his line to challenge the ball. Fraser's first shot rattled off the far post, he collected the rebound and his second shot attempt was deflected by defender Leonard Griffin out of play.

Portland will play the California Victory three straight times starting on July 7 in California. The Timbers will host the Victory on July 13 and 15 at PGE Park.

Line ups:
POR: GK Wicks, D Griffin, D J. Thompson, D S. Thompson, D Knowles, M Dombrowski (Lara, 54), M Higgins, M Gregor, F Jordan, F Bagley (Harrington, 80), F Hague

MIA:
GK Fenelon, D Calix, D Dias, D Van Kanten, D Williams, M Pulido, M Jean-Jaques, M Douglas, M Zinho (Didouh, 84), F Vasquez (Gonzalez, 78), F Fraser (Mosquera, 86)

Scoring Summary:
POR: Olum (Gregor), 90

Portland Timbers at California Victory

Portland Timbers at California Victory
Kezar Stadium
Thursday, June 28, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - California Victory 0

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 32')(Neil Dombrowski 73'), Sean Higgins, Luke Kreamalmeyer (David Hague 79'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley.

Victory Lineup :
Eric Reed, Christopher Schwarze, Luis Aguilar, Matthew Fitzgerald (Hugo Casillas 82'), Raul Palomares, Ricardo Sanchez, Jose Retiz, Yuri Morales, Cameron Dunn, Joshua Hansen (Chuck Kim 59'), Juan Epitie (Michael Munoz 45').

Goals :
David Hague (assisted by Josh Wicks)

Shots :
Timbers 4
Victory 14

Saves :
Timbers 2
Victory 2

Corners :
Timbers 2
Victory 5

Yellow Cards :
Matt Fitzgerald, Bryan Jordan, Ricardo Sanchez, Jose Retiz, Tom Taylor, Sean Higgins.

Attendance :
845

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PTFC Win Against California Victory 1-0

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TIMBERS GRAB LATE 1-0 WIN OVER VICTORY ON THE ROAD

Hague scores first pro goal in the 89th minute for the win.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Rookie forward David Hague tallied his first professional goal in the 89th minute to give the Portland Timbers a 1-0 win over the California Victory Thursday night at Kezar Stadium. Portland goalkeeper Josh Wicks picked up his fifth shutout of the season matching a career high.

Wicks set up the game-winning goal by launching a loose ball over the top which found Hague racing down the left side of the box. With two touches, Hague slipped the ball past California goalkeeper Eric Reed into the far post. Wicks was awarded the assist, the first of his career.

With his fifth shutout of the season, Wicks matches a career high set his rookie year in 2004 and is now second in the league in shutouts. Wicks is one shutout shy of reaching the Timbers' franchise record for shutouts in a single season (6) first set by Matt Napoleon in 2001.

Hague, who scored 33 goals last season at Grand Canyon University, entered the match as a sub in the 79th minute.

The win moves the Timbers (5-2-3, 18pts) into a two-way for fourth place in the USL First Division with the Charleston Battery.

Led by midfielder Ricardo Sanchez, California (1-6-5, 8pts) pressured the Timbers defense late in the match as they out shot Portland 11-1 in the second half. In the 74th minute, midfielder Shaun Higgins cleared a ball off the goal line to help Wicks preserve the shutout.

Portland had two chances to take a lead in the first half on shots from both forward Bryan Jordan and Higgins that caught Reed out of position. Jordan's shot was knocked off the line by Victory defender Cameron Dunn, while Higgins' volley from eight yards out sailed over the crossbar.

Josh Hansen nearly gave the Victory the lead early in the second half but missed the ball on his shot attempt while on the run from seven yards out. His second attempt was deflected over the end line by Portland defender Justin Thompson.

After two consecutive road matches the Timbers return home to face Miami FC on Saturday at PGE Park at 7 p.m. It will be Miami's only trip to Portland during the 2007 regular season.

Notes: Portland's Tom Poltl left the match in the 30th minute with an injury to his right leg after he was upended by Victory midfielder Matt Fitzgerald. Tom Taylor replaced Poltl at midfield . The Timbers will play the Victory in four of their next five matches .

Lineups:
POR - GK Wicks, D S Thompson, D J Thompson, D Knowles, D Griffin, M Gregor, M Higgins, M Kreamalmeyer (Hague, 79), M Poltl (Taylor, 32)(Dombrowski,73), F Bagley, F Jordan

CAL: GK Reed, D Schwarze, D Aguilar, D Fitzgerald (Casillas, 82), M Palomares, M Sanchez, M Retiz, M Morales, M Dunn, F Hansen (Kim, 59), F Epitie (Munoz, 45)

Scoring Summary:
POR: Hague (Wicks), 89

California Victory & Miami FC Up Next

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TIMBERS FACE CALIFORNIA, HOST MIAMI THIS WEEK

Timbers celebrate Fiesta Latino Night with 2007 Team Posters Saturday

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play two games in three days to end the week as they travel to San Francisco on Thursday to face the California Victory and then return home on Saturday to host Miami FC at PGE Park at 7 p.m.

In June, the Timbers (4-2-3, 15pts) are 1-1-1 in league matches including a win and draw against the Montreal Impact. Their matches against California and Miami are just the fourth and fifth league matches of the month.

With a 1-2-0 record on the road, the Timbers make their first trip to Kezar Stadium in San Francisco to play the Victory (1-5-5, 8pts) at 7 p.m. Portland leads the season series 1-0-0 with a 2-0 win at PGE Park on May 25. Thursday's match is the second of five regular-season meetings between the two clubs.

On Saturday, the Timbers play host to Miami FC (4-8-2, 14pts) in their only trip to PGE Park in 2007. With two loses to Miami FC last season, the Timbers are 0-2-0 all time against Miami. Portland's defense has allowed the fewest goals in the USL First Division and has helped the Timbers post a 3-0-3 record at home this season. Kickoff against Miami is set for 7 p.m.

Both matches can be heard live online at www.portlandtimbers.com with broadcaster Andy McNamara calling the action. An online video broadcast is available through USL Live at www.usllive.com.

The first 1,000 fans at Saturday's game receive a 2007 Timbers Team Poster on Fiesta Latino Night presented by Cricket Wireless. Tickets, starting at $10, are available through the PGE Park box office, area Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (503) 224-4400.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA VICTORY
The Victory had a five-game unbeaten streak snapped by a 1-0 loss to the Minnesota Thunder on June 24. Over the five-game stretch, California was 1-0-4 and recorded two shutouts. In their last match, the Victory defeated the Thunder 1-0 in overtime in U.S. Open Cup action. In a physical contest, midfielder Ricardo Sanchez scored five minutes into overtime for the win. California forward Juan Epitie will be available for the match as he returns from his involvement with the African Cup of Nations with Equatorial Guinea. The Victory have a new addition to the roster, midfielder Frederico Bianchi - who last played with the PDL's Long Island Rough Riders.

ABOUT MIAMI FC
Miami FC is 0-2-2 in its last four matches and has not earned a victory since June 2. In their last match, Miami FC suffered a 1-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps at home on June 22 - its eighth loss of the season. Miami begins a three-match road trip to the West Coast with a match in Seattle on June 28 and ends with a match against California on July 4. Currently ranked ninth in the USL First Division, Miami FC played its inaugural season in 2006.

PTFC Lose To Seattle 2-1

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TIMBERS ELIMINATED FROM U.S. OPEN CUP

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Seattle Sounders scored two goals with a one man advantage to defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 Tuesday night in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Washington. Timbers defender Cameron Knowles was ejected late in the first half.

The Sounders advance to play Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA in the third round in July.

The Portland and Seattle rivalry continues to grow deeper as the two sides played another physical match. There were eight cards issued throughout the match including an ejection in the first half.

Knowles was sent off in the 41st minute being called for giving an elbow to a Seattle player in the box. The foul set up the game tying penalty kick by former Timber midfielder Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar.

Goalkeeper Josh Wicks recorded six saves stopping several one-on-one chances by Seattle. In the 30th minute, Wicks took the ball off of the foot of Seattle midfielder Sabastien Le Toux as he charged off his line and met Le Toux 12 yards from the goal line.

Portland took a 1-0 lead in the 19th minute on a header by Thompson from eight yards out. Set up by a free kick from midfielder Andrew Gregor, Thompson finished inside the near post past Seattle goalkeeper Chris Eylander.

Alcarez-Cuellar tied the match at 1-1 on a penalty kick after Knowles was ejected from the match.

The Sounders took a 2-1 lead in the 70th minute on a header by defender Jake Besagno. The second-half sub headed in a long ball into the box by forward Greg Howes.

The Timbers travel to San Francisco to face the California Victory on Thursday before returning home to play host to Miami FC at PGE Park at 7 p.m.

Notes: The Sounders have never lost at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. dating back to 2004 …

Lineups:
POR: GK Wicks, D Griffin, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M S. Thompson, M Gregor, M Poltl (Taylor, 81), M Higgins, M Hague (Morrison, 45), F Jordan, F Bagley (Lara, 45)

SEA: GK Eylander, D Merl, D Scott, D Treschuk, D Sakuda, M Gardner (Rivera,88), M Le Toux, O’Brien (Besagno, 45), M Alcarez-Cuellar (Sturm, 83), F Levesque, F Howes

Scoring Summary:
POR: J. Thompson (Gregor), 19
SEA: Alcarez-Cuellar (PK), 41
SEA: Besagno (Howes), 70

PTFC Fail To Advance in Competition

Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders
Starfire Sports and Entertainment Complex
Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup Round Two
Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Portland Timbers 1 - Seattle Sounders 2

The Portland Timbers are knocked out of the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup competition.

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Tom Taylor 81'), Sean Higgins, David Hague (Lee Morrison 45'), Bryan Jordan, Chris Bagley ("Kiki" Lara 45').

Sounders Lineup :
Chris Eylander, Noah Merl, Zach Scott, Kenji Treschuk, Kevin Sakuda, Josh Gardner (Santa Maria Rivera), Sebastien Le Toux, Leighton O’Brien (Jacob Besagno 45'), Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (Gabriel Sturm 83'), Roger Levesque, Greg Howes.

Goals :
Justin Thompson (assisted by Andrew Gregor)
Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (on a penalty kick)
Jacob Besagno (assisted by Greg Howes)

Shots :
Timbers 12
Sounders 14

Saves :
Timbers 6
Sounders 2

Corners :
Timbers 4
Sounders 9

Yellow Cards :
Andrew Gregor, Sean Higgins, Josh Gardner, Scot Thompson, Chris Bagley, Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar, Kenji Treschuk.

Red Cards :
Cameron Knowles

Attendance :
711

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PTFC Against Seattle In Open Cup

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TIMBERS INVADE SEATTLE IN SECOND-ROUND U.S. OPEN CUP PLAY

In-season tournament match kicks off busy week for Timbers

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers travel north to play the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash., at 7 p.m. The winner of the second-round match will host Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA on July 10 in the third round.

The Timbers are 0-1-1 against the Sounders in league matches in 2007. In their last meeting on May 11, the Timbers scored two goals late to rally back for a 2-2 draw at PGE Park.

The last time the two sides met in U.S. Open Cup play was in 2005 as the Timbers defeated Seattle 2-0 at PGE Park. The Timbers are 3-3-0 in U.S. Open Cup matches since 2001 and have advanced as high as the fourth round in 2004 and 2005.

Portland (4-2-3, 15pts) defeated the Bakersfield Brigade (PDL) 2-0 in first-round play June 12 in Bakersfield, Calif.

Seattle (5-5-4, 19pts) advanced to the second round after defeating the Banat Arsenal (USASA) 4-1 at Starfire Sports Complex on June 12. The Sounders suffered a 1-0 loss to the Montreal Impact over the weekend, ending a five game unbeaten streak dating back to May 20. In the loss, Seattle played without the services of defender Danny Jackson and forward Nathan Knox.

The U.S. Open Cup match in Seattle kicks off a three-game week for the Timbers. On Thursday, the Timbers travel to California to face the Victory and then play host to Miami FC on Saturday at PGE Park at 7 p.m.

Other Second-Round U.S. Open Cup matches include:

Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at Ocean City Barons (PDL)
Western Mass Pioneers (USL-2) at Rochester Raging Rhinos (USL-1)
Cleveland City Stars (USL-2) at Richmond Kickers (USL-2)
Bavarian SC (USASA) at Carolina RailHawks (USL-1)
Charlotte Eagles (USL-2) at Atlanta Silverbacks (USL-1)
El Paso Patriots (PDL) at Charleston Battery (USL-1)
California Victory (USL-1) at Minnesota Thunder (USL-1)

The 107 Report

Interviews with Gavin Wilkinson, Neil Dombrowski and David Hague. Commentary on AC Milan Primavera, The Thirsty Lion and Peston Burpo. Total Time 25:47. Music by The Jam and Timbers Army.

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Montreal Impact at Portland Timbers

Montreal Impact at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Thursday, June 21, 2007

Montreal Impact 1 - Portland Timbers 1

Timbers Lineup :
Josh Wicks, Leonard Griffin, Scot Thompson, Justin Thompson, Cameron Knowles, Luke Kremalmeyer, Andrew Gregor, Tom Poltl (Kiki Lara 83'), Neil Dombrowski, David Hague, Chris Bagley (Bryan Jordan 73').

Impact Lineup :
Matthew Jordan, Andres Arango, Mauricio Vincello, Simon Gatti, Patrick Leduc, Ze Roberto, Martin Fabro (Sita-Taty Matondo 83'), Leonardo Di Lorenzo, Matthew Palleschi (Alen Marcina 54'), Frederico Moojen, Charles Gbeke.

Goals :
Neil Dombrowski (assisted by David Hague)
Alen Marcina (assisted by Ze Roberto)

Shots :
Timbers 11
Impact 8

Saves :
Timbers 3
Impact 4

Corners :
Timbers 3
Impact 4

Yellow Cards :
Tom Poltl, Matt Palleschi, Martin Fabro, Ze Roberto, Andrew Gregor.

Attendance :
5266

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=462

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PTFC Tie Montreal 1-1

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MONTREAL STEALS POINT FROM TIMBERS IN 1-1 DRAW AT PGE PARK

Dombrowski nets first pro goal as Portland remains unbeaten at home

PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Neil Dombrowski gave the Portland Timbers a late 1-0 lead, but the Montreal Impact was able to answer back moments later as the two sides played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday night at PGE Park. With the draw the Timbers remain unbeaten in six games at home.

The draw allows the Timbers (4-2-3, 15pts) to remain unbeaten at home with a 3-0-3 record at PGE Park. Montreal (4-2-5, 17pts) maintains an undefeated record on the road with a record of 2-0-3.

Dombrowski tallied his first professional goal in the 85th minute on a ball played by midfielder David Hague. Working down the left side of the box, Hague found Dombrowski about 15 yards out and Dombrowski buried the ball inside the left post for a 1-0 Timbers lead.

Moments later, Montreal answered back with a goal by second-half substitute Allen Marcina. Midfielder Ze Roberto played a ball towards the far post from the top of the arch. With a slight touch, Marcina knocked in the equalizer in the 86th minute.

The offensive action picked up in the second half as Dombrowski took a right-footed shot from the top of the box but Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan was able make the stop. Early in the second half, Montreal's Frederico Moojen forced Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks to make a diving save to his right to deny Moojen his third goal of the season.

In the 75th minute Hague nearly netted his first professional goal with a left-footed blast along the left side of the box from 12 yards out. Hague's shot low on the back post was knocked wide by Jordan on a diving effort.

The Timbers make the trip to Seattle for their next match as they face the Seattle Sounders in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday at Starfire Sports Complex at 7 p.m. Portland then travels to California to battle the Victory before returning home Saturday, June 30, to face Miami FC at PGE Park.

Notes: Hague's assist was his first professional point and assist as a Timber. Attendance for Thursday's match was 5,266. The Timbers improve to a 3-1-3 all-time against Montreal and are 1-0-1 against the Impact in 2007. Portland plays three games next week including a U.S. Open Cup match against the Seattle Sounders. Montreal's Ze Roberto surpassed the 10,000 minutes played milestone in his career with the Impact.

Line ups:
POR - GK Wicks, D Griffin, D S. Thompson, D J. Thompson, D Knowles, M Kremalmeyer, M Gregor, M Poltl (Lara, 83), M Dombrowski, F Hague, F Bagley (Jordan, 73)

MON - GK Jordan, D Arango, D Vincello, D Gatti, M Leduc, M Roberto, M Fabro (Matondo, 83), M Di Lorenzo, F Palleschi (Marcina, 54), F Moojen, F Gbeke

Scoring Summary:
POR: Dombrowski (Hague), 85
MON: Marcina (Roberto), 86

Possible Chivas USA Match In Portland

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U.S. SOCCER ANNOUNCES MLS PAIRINGS FOR THIRD ROUND OF U.S. OPEN CUP

The winner of the second-round U.S. Open Cup match between the Timbers and Seattle Sounders on June 26 will advance to play Major League Soccer's Chivas USA in the third round, it was announced by U.S. Soccer. Scheduled for July 10, either USL First Division team will host the third-round match.

The Timbers face the Sounders in U.S. Open Cup action on June 26 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash. at 7 p.m. Listen live on portlandtimbers.com as broadcaster Andy McNamara calls the action.

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Montreal Up Next For PTFC

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TIMBERS HOST MONTREAL THURSDAY AT PGE PARK

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play their second game in three days as they face the Montreal Impact on Thursday at PGE Park at 7 p.m. Thursday's match completes the season series between the two sides and is the Timbers' first league home match since May 27. The Timbers defeated AC Milan Primavera on penalty kicks Tuesday at PGE Park.

The Timbers (4-2-2, 14pts) defeated the Impact (4-2-4, 16pts) 1-0 in their previous meeting June 8 with a late penalty kick goal by midfielder Andrew Gregor. In the match, Timbers goalkeeper Josh Wicks set a new franchise record by posting his fourth consecutive shutout.

Portland leads the all-time series against the Impact 3-2-1, but Montreal is 2-1-0 in three matches at PGE Park.

The Timbers are 1-1-1 in their last three USL First Division matches, including the 1-0 win over the Impact on June 8. In their last league match, the Timbers suffered their second loss of the season, falling 2-1 at Rochester on June 9. Since then, the Timbers have won two straight - a 2-0 win in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup over the Bakersfield Brigade and an exhibition win over AC Milan's U-21 team that was decided on penalty kicks.

Through seven matches at PGE Park this season, including five USL First Division games, the Timbers are 5-0-2 and have outscored opponents 11-4.

Montreal starts a two-game road trip through the Northwest on Thursday against the Timbers. Currently ranked fourth in the USL First Division, the Impact have lost two straight at home and are 0-2-2 in their last four matches. In four games on the road this season, the Impact remain unbeaten with a record of 2-0-2. The Impact are led by midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo, who ranks among league leaders with three assists, and goalkeeper Matt Jordan, who has allowed only seven goals in nine matches for a 0.78 goals-against average.

The Impact conclude their road trip against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.

PTFC Win Over AC Milan U-21s

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TIMBERS USE PENATLY KICKS TO DEFEAT AC MILAN PRIMAVERA 5-1

Timbers record fourth largest crowd since 2001 - 11,092

PORTLAND, Ore. - Midfielder Tom Taylor helped the Portland Timbers battle AC Milan Primavera to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation in front of 11,092 at PGE Park Tuesday night. AC Milan Primavera rallied back to tie the exhibition with a one-man advantage and force game-deciding penalty kicks. The Timbers scored four straight from the penalty spot to defeat AC Milan's U-21 squad 5-1.

The 11,092 fans on hand for the international exhibition match is the fourth highest crowd in modern Timbers franchise history.

Taylor put the Timbers on the board in the first half as the Timbers enjoyed a 1-0 lead at halftime. AC Milan Primavera forward Enrico Traviani netted the equalizer in the 66th minute shortly after Timbers midfielder Andrew Gregor was ejected from the match forcing the Timbers to play a man down.

AC Milan Primavera strikers Kingsley Umbunegbu and Traviani created several dangerous chances throughout the match forcing Timbers goalkeeper Bayard Elfvin to record four saves as AC Milan Primavera outshot the Timbers 17-4.

Kingsley is one of two youth international players for AC Milan Primavera and a member Nigeria's U-19 National Team. The other is defender Matteo Darmian, who is a member of Italy's U-19 National Team.

The Timbers took the lead in the 24th minute on a goal by Taylor from 10 yards out. The play developed as midfielder Troy Ready worked the ball into the top left corner of the box. After receiving the ball, Taylor worked a quick give-and-go with Ambriz and was able to break through AC Milan Primavera's backline and skipped a low shot at the far post past goalkeeper Daniel Offredi.

Traviani notched the equalizer in the 66th minute as AC Milan Primavera played the final 34 minutes with a one-man advantage. After some crafty footwork around the box, Traviani slipped by the Timbers defense forcing a one-on-one with Elfvin and snuck the ball inside the near post.

Scoring penalty kicks for the Timbers were defenders Lee Morrison and Leonard Griffin, forward Luc Harrington and midfielder Kiki Lara.

The Timbers face the Montreal Impact of the USL First Division on Thursday at PGE Park. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Notes: With the win over AC Milan Primavera, the Timbers remain undefeated at home in 2007.

AC Milan U-21s at Portland Timbers

AC Milan U-21s at Portland Timbers
PGE Park
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

AC Milan U-21s 1 - Portland Timbers 1

Timbers win 4-1 on penalty kicks.

Timbers Lineup :
Jaime Ambriz (Luc Harrington), Neil Dombrowski, Bayard Elfvin, David Hague, Shaun Higgins, Cameron Knowles (Justin Thompson), Garrett Marcum (Leonard Griffin), Lee Morrison, Lawrence Olum (Andrew Gregor), Troy Ready (Kevin Meissner), Tom Taylor.

Milan Lineup :
Matteo Bruscagin, Alessandro Candi, Matteo Darmian, Alex Guerci, Daniel Offredi, Davide Rampinini, Enrico Da Ros (Alessandro Cattlehan), Alessandro Ruggeri (Pierre Aubameyang), Enrico Travaini (Davide Ancellotti), Kingsley Umunegbu, Fernando Vitofrancesco.

Goals :
Tom Taylor (assisted by Jaime Ambriz)
Enrico Traviani

Shots :
Timbers 3
Milan 17

Saves :
Timbers 4
Milan 0

Corners :
Timbers 1
Milan 6

Yellow Cards :
Alessandro Ruggeri, Lee Morrison, Enrico Travaini, Shaun Higgins, Davide Rampinini, Kiki Lara

Red Card :
Andrew Gregor

Attendance :
11,092

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http://timbers.soccercityusa.com/acm061907.htm

http://blog.oregonlive.com/sportsupdates/2007/06/timbers_defeat_ac_milan_primav.html