An action-packed match between the LA Galaxy and the Portland Timbers ended in a 1-1 stalemate Saturday afternoon at a sun drenched Providence Park.
After a nervy opening ten minutes where the Galaxy were overrun in attack and probably lucky not to concede, LA settled down and began to possess the ball to the frustration of the Timbers. In the 20th minute, Sigi Schmid’s side took the lead off a moment of magic from Chris Pontius, who flicked the ball over a Portland defender with impeccable timing before placing a low left-footed shot that beat the outstretched Jeff Antinella.