Helped by a red card to center back Derrick Williams just before halftime, the Portland Timbers routed the 10-man LA Galaxy by a 3-0 scoreline on Saturday afternoon at Providence Park.
Williams was sent off in the 44th minute after a crunching challenge on Portland forward Andy Polo, and head referee Alan Kelly went straight to his back pocket for the red card. Polo got subbed off for Felipe Mora, then was seen on the TV broadcast in a leg brace and crutches after absorbing remarkable force.
Mora seized his opportunity right after halftime, nodding home a Josecarlos Van Rankin cross in the 47th minute for a 1-0 lead.