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Goals and Highlights: Houston Dynamo 5-0 Portland Timbers in MLS
This is how the last goals were scored
Cheeky cheeky from CB11#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/XGqO5wjBCr — Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 21, 2023
The run, the pass, the finish!!#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/hQGIic8tiE
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 21, 2023
Immediate impact from Brad Smith off the bench!#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/MgrUE4XFSO
— Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 21, 2023
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HOUSTON DYNAMO 5-0 PORTLAND TIMBERS
87'
Smith with a shot at the near post that is saved by the Portland goalkeeper.
78'
Steres enters and Erik Sviatchenko leaves, Houston Dynamo change.
69'
Niezgoda enters and Mosquera leaves, Portland change.
63'
HOUSTON DYNAMO GOAL
Brad Smith with the stinging finish inside the box for the 5-0 lead in the match.
61'
In Caicedo, Bartlow and Smith
Herrera, Quiñones and Micael come out.
Houston Dynamo changes.
46'
Mora, Mabiala, Miller and Blanco join the team.
Boli, Chará, Bravo, Asprilla leave.
Portland Timbers changes.
46'
The second half begins between Houston and Portland Timbers.
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HOUSTON DYNAMO 4-0 PORTLAND TIMBERS
45+3'
HOUSTON GOAL
Dorsey inside the box pumps the ball past the goalkeeper's diving save to make it four.
45'
Add 5 minutes more.
41'
Bassi's solo header goes wide.
37'
Quintero missed in a one-on-one situation and sent his shot over the crossbar.
22'
Franco Escobar has been cautioned for Houston Dynamo.
14'
HOUSTON DYNAMO GOAL
Carrasquilla's pass and Baird with the finish to make it 3-0.
11'
HOUSTON DYNAMO GOAL
Nelson Quiñones's flick into the net to extend the lead.
9'
HOUSTON GOAL
Bassi with the shot inside the box to open the scoring 1-0.
0'
Game starts between Houston and Portland
Portland Timbers substitutes
10 Sebastián Blanco
92 Noel Caliskan
16 Diego Gutiérrez
15 Eric Miller
14 Justin Rasmussen
11 Jaroslaw Niezgoda
9 Felipe Mora
1 David Bingham
33 Larrys Mabiala
XI Portland Timbers
31 Aljaz Ivacic, 13 Dario Zuparic, 2 Miguel Araujo, 5 Claudio Bravo, 29 Juan Mosquera, 6 Bryan Acosta, 20 Evander, 22 Cristhian Paredes, 7 Franck Boli, 23 Yimmi Chará, 27 Dairon Asprilla.
Houston Dynamo substitutes
13 Andrew Tarbell
32 Sebastian Kowalczyk
27 Luis Caicedo
3 Brad Smith
5 Daniel Steres
34 Thorleifur Úlfarsson
4 Ethan Bartlow
18 Ibrahim Aliyu
7 Ivan Franco
XI Houston Dynamo
12 Steve Clark, 31 Micael, 28 Erik Sviatchenko, 2 Franco Escobar, 25 Griffin Dorsey, 8 Amine Bassi, 16 Héctor Herrera, 6 Artur, 11 Corey Baird, 21 Nelson Quiñones, 20 Adalberto Carrasquilla.
The arrival of Portland Timbers
Our new number 6️⃣ #RCTID pic.twitter.com/rQro4qfOz4 — Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) August 21, 2023
The arrival of Houston Dynamo
Wearing our Sunday best#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/IepUIlkIc3 — Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 20, 2023
The arrival of Houston Dynamo
Wearing our Sunday best#HoldItDown pic.twitter.com/IepUIlkIc3 — Houston Dynamo FC (@HoustonDynamo) August 20, 2023
How Portland Timbers is doing
The Timbers are coming off a 3-2 win over Columbus in their last MLS match, and are in 12th place in the Western Conference.
How Houston is doing
Houston is in ninth place in the Western Conference with 29 points and needs to win to continue climbing the standings.
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What time is Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers match for MLS?
This is the start time of the game Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers of August 20th in several countries:
Argentina: 9:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Bolivia: 8:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Brazil: 9:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Chile: 7:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Costa Rica: 6:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Colombia: 7:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Ecuador: 7:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
United States (ET): 8:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Spain: 2:30 AM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Mexico: 6:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Paraguay: 8:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Peru: 7:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Uruguay: 9:30 PM on MLS Game Pass on Apple TV
Last games Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers
The Timbers have dominated the series in the last five games, winning three and losing one.
Portland Timbers 2-1 Houston Dynamo, season 2022
Houston Dynamo 0-0 Portland Timbers, 2022 season
Houston Dynamo 0-2 Portland Timbers, 2021 season
Houston Dynamo 2-2 Portland Timbers, 2021 season
Portland Timbers 2-1 Houston Dynamo, 2021 season
Key player Portland Timbers
Since he arrived at the institution he has become a key player in the attacking front, especially on the flanks with the imbalance he generates, which is why Yimmi Chará is the player to watch.
Key Player Houston Dynamo
Little by little it seems that Héctor Herrera is beginning to take the level that once placed him in Europe and his mission will be to improve every game for the good of his team, but also with the expectations of returning to the Mexican National Team.
Last roster Portland Timbers
31 Aljaz Ivacic, 13 Dario Zuparic, 18 Zac McGraw, 5 Claudio Bravo, 29 Juan Mosquera, 21 Diego Chará, 30 Santiago Moreno, 22 Cristhian Paredes, 7 Franck Boli, 44 Marvin Loría, 27 Dairon Asprilla
Last roster Houston Dynamo
12 Steve Clark, 31 Micael, 28 Erik Sviatchenko, 2 Franco Escobar, 25 Griffin Dorsey, 8 Amine Bassi, 16 Héctor Herrera, 6 Artur, 21 Nelson Quiñones, 11 Corey Baird, 20 Adalberto Carrasquilla.
Portland Timbers: direct duel
The Portland Timbers have also had a complicated campaign, although they are in 12th place in the same Western Conference with 26 points, however, when facing a direct rival like Houston, they can catch them on points and this game is fundamental. In the Leagues Cup, they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Monterrey.
Houston Dynamo: climbing up the standings
The Houston Dynamo, before the break for the Leagues Cup, is in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points, and must win at home in order to move up positions and not be so pressed to reach the end of the campaign. In the Leagues Cup, they were knocked out in the Round of 16 after losing to Charlotte.
The Kick-off
The Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers match will be played at the Shell Energy Stadium, in Houston, United States. The kick-off is scheduled at 8:30 pm ET.
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