In a match like this you knew one mistake was going to cost the Red Bulls. One mistake would take them down on the road and only two days separating their win in the US Open cup. Sadly that mistake was created by referee Allan Chapman as he allowed a goal for the Portland Timbers to count.
In the 65th minute Diego Valeri converted a beautiful cross from Diego Chara as he slots the ball inside the far post and beats Luis Robles soundly, yet there was something wrong before that goal was scored.
Diego Chara chased after Kemar Lawrence for the ball and put his right arm along his shoulder and collar bone.