Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers played to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday at BC Place, with both teams creating numerous chances in an entertaining encounter.
Portland dominated the early proceedings, with Kristoffer Velde forcing a save in the 5′ before hitting the left post in the 11′. The Timbers continued their pressure with multiple corner kicks and blocked shots from Velde and Matías Rojas in the 12′. Kevin Kelsy had two attempts saved in the 14′ and 16′ as Portland maintained their attacking momentum.
The breakthrough came in the 39′ when Kamal Miller opened the scoring for Portland, drilling a left-footed shot from outside the box to give the visitors a 1-0 lead. Vancouver responded after halftime, with Ali Ahmed replacing Jayden Nelson in the 46′ substitution.
The Whitecaps pressed for an equalizer throughout the second half, with multiple blocked shots and corner kicks. Their persistence paid off in the 88′ when Brian White converted from close range, assisted by Mathias Laborda, to level the match at 1-1.
Late drama ensued as Emmanuel Sabbi hit the crossbar in the 90+3′, while Brian White missed another chance in the 90+2′ before the final whistle secured the draw.
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