PORTLAND, Ore. – In the 100th all-time meeting between the two clubs, the Portland Timbers emerged the 1-0 victors over Seattle Sounders FC in front of a sold out crowd Sunday at Providence Park. Timbers midfielder Sebastián Blanco scored the game-winner in the 86th minute when he deftly chipped Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei to send the home crowd into celebration.
The win also marked Portland's fourth in a row while Timbers goalkeeper Jeff Attinella and the Portland defense earned their third clean sheet in a row.
Match Moments
38' - CHANCE (POR) - Diego Valeri, receiving the ball back from his own corner, slid the ball to Blanco near the top of the 18-yard box.