The Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak in league play to 13 games, as they battled back to earn a 2-2 draw against the Montreal Impact on Saturday at Providence Park.
Saphir Taider continued his hot month by opening the scoring in the 23rd minute, converting Alejandro Silva's assist, Taider's fourth goal in July.
Portland tied up the game shortly before halftime through Samuel Armenteros, who capitalized on Evan Bush's mistake, as the goalkeeper dropped a ball right in front of the Swedish striker. But Matteo Mancosu covered for his teammate, scoring an immediate goal off a ball over the top to put the Impact ahead once more.
In the second half, the Timbers equalized again, with Diego Valeri pouncing on another mistake from Bush, who popped the ball up in the air on a cross, allowing the Portland talisman to head the ball in the net from two yards out.
Goals
- 23' – MTL – Saphir Taider | WATCH
- 39' – POR – Samuel Armenteros | WATCH
- 41' – MTL – Matteo Mancosu | WATCH
- 65' – POR – Diego Valeri | WATCH
Three Things
MOMENT OF THE MATCH
: Valeri's goal to seal the tie wasn't exactly easy, but it was a game-changing play and the kind of goal you don't see very often.
Next Up
- POR: Saturday, July 28 vs. Houston Dynamo (9 pm ET | ESPN - Full TV & Streaming Info)
- MTL: Canadian Championship - Wednesday, July 25 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (10 pm ET | Canadasoccer.com; Yahoo! Sports Canada)