Vancouver Whitecaps FC defeated Portland Timbers 5–0 on Wednesday at Providence Park in a commanding playoff performance.
Early exchanges saw both teams create chances, with Ryan Gauld forcing a save in the 16′ before Juan Mosquera tested the Vancouver goalkeeper moments later. Portland earned a corner in the 18′, but Vancouver struck first when Gauld finished from the center of the box in the 20′. The Whitecaps doubled their advantage in the 24′ as Brian White converted from close range, assisted by Mathias Laborda. Gauld completed his brace in the 31′, slotting home from the right side of the box with Stuart Armstrong providing the assist.
Portland made three substitutions at halftime, bringing on Kamal Miller, Eryk Williamson, and Santiago Moreno. The Timbers created early pressure with saves forced in the 48′ and 58′, but Vancouver extended their lead in the 51′ when Armstrong headed home from Fafà Picault's cross. Gauld completed his hat-trick in the 59′, finishing from the center of the box with Armstrong again providing the assist.
Both teams made multiple substitutions as the match wound down, with Vancouver managing the game effectively while Portland continued to press forward, earning several corners and creating chances that went unconverted.
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