Fantastic game from Kamal Miller so far. Good timing on his tackles, excellent physicality, and good calmness in possession. #RCTID

Apologies: we are back for the second half!

Timbers hold a 2-1 lead.

And so, I am still saying: Go Trees. #RCTID

⚽ SECOND_HALF — Sporting Kansas City 1–2 @timbers.com. Major League Soccer

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Timbers give up a PK in the 7th minute of 1 minute of stoppage. MLS gonna MLS. #rctid

Forgot..Janssen took the spot lock at 48:29, so 3:29 after regulation time expired. Referee gave an extra minute of play on top of the 3:29. So it actually makes sense that SKC has time to get to PK spot. #rctid

Definitely is a factor. #RCTID

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BTW, the foul against Velde happened at 44:42. Chara’s foul happened at 49:43, 4:43 into 1 minute of added time. Go figure. #rctid

The end of that half. #rctid

If he calls the preceding foul against Velde, none of the following happens. Lauziere is in over his head. #rctid

Cont'd:
-I think the Chara penalty was rather harsh. But it does give the Timbers some adversity to respond to!
-A couple of bad turnovers, but mostly some clean possession from Portland. Good midfield domination too.
#RCTID

Halftime thoughts from the pressbox:
-Wild and wacky stoppage time results in a trading of penalty kicks. Can the Timbers maintain some momentum coming out of the break?
-Ortiz's defensive presence has been crucial.
-Da Costa has been dancing through defenders.
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HALFTIME: SKC 1, Timbers 2.

Portland controls most of the half and goes ahead via Da Costa, and a wild end to the first half sees the teams trade penalty kicks. The Timbers head to the locker room with a one goal advantage.

What are we drinking tonight, gang? #RCTID

⏸️ HALFTIME — Sporting Kansas City 1–2 @timbers.com. Major League Soccer

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The longest one minute of stoppage time ever. #RCTID

Velde gets chopped down outside our 18, no call. Leads to Chara stepping on SKC att attacker inside 18 for SKC. Call the foul for Velde, the PL never happens. #rctid

PENALTY MISSED! 45' — André Luiz's penalty is missed for Sporting Kansas City. Sporting Kansas City 1–2 @timbers.com. Major League Soccer

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45'+6 Goal SKC. Pantemis saves the initial shot and puts it off the post, but Luiz collects his own rebound to score.

2-1 now in favor of Portland. #RCTID

Pantemis saves Luiz's penalty kick, but it bounces off the post and Luiz is able to tap home the rebound. 2-1 Timbers, 45+7'. #RCTID

Really poor decision from Chara not to clear that ball. Needless penalty to concede. #RCTID