LA Galaxy vs Portland Timbers, 2022 Major League Soccer, Regular Season
· MLSJoveljic's header in 88th minute lifts Galaxy into tie
— Dejan Joveljic scored the equalizer for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 draw with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Foul by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers).
- 2': Rayan Raveloson (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Attempt missed. Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cristhian Paredes.
- 5': Attempt saved. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco.
- 6': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Jonathan Bond.
- 6': Attempt missed. Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco with a cross following a corner.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 8': Foul by Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers).
- 8': Raheem Edwards (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Julián Araujo (LA Galaxy).
- 9': Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Chicharito (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 10': Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 11': Attempt saved. Víctor Vázquez (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 11': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
- 13': Foul by Raheem Edwards (LA Galaxy).
- 13': Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 13': Attempt missed. Jaroslaw Niezgoda (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 14': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Kévin Cabral (LA Galaxy).
- 16': Attempt saved. Víctor Vázquez (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kévin Cabral.
- 18': Chicharito (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 18': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 20': Foul by Nick DePuy (LA Galaxy).
- 20': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Julián Araujo (LA Galaxy).
- 21': Sebastián Blanco (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 23': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Derrick Williams.
- 24': Foul by Derrick Williams (LA Galaxy).
- 24': Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 27': Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Chicharito (LA Galaxy).
- 28': Offside, Portland Timbers. Sebastián Blanco tries a through ball, but Yimmi Chara is caught offside.
- 30': Foul by Larrys Mabiala (Portland Timbers).
- 30': Rayan Raveloson (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Attempt missed. Raheem Edwards (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left from a direct free kick.
- 32': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Dejan Joveljic replaces Víctor Vázquez because of an injury.
- 32': Foul by Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers).
- 32': Raheem Edwards (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 33': Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Kévin Cabral (LA Galaxy).
- 35': Attempt blocked. Santiago Moreno (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Claudio Bravo.
- 35': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Derrick Williams.
- 36': Attempt missed. Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco with a cross following a corner.
- 37': Foul by Nick DePuy (LA Galaxy).
- 37': Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Nick DePuy (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card.
- 38': Goal! LA Galaxy 0, Portland Timbers 1. Yimmi Chara (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sebastián Blanco following a fast break.
- 41': Offside, LA Galaxy. Raheem Edwards tries a through ball, but Samuel Grandsir is caught offside.
- 44': Foul by Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers).
- 44': Kévin Cabral (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Josecarlos Van Rankin.
- 45'+2': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Dario Zuparic.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, LA Galaxy 0, Portland Timbers 1.
- 45': Second Half begins LA Galaxy 0, Portland Timbers 1.
- 46': Hand ball by Diego Chara (Portland Timbers).
- 46': Attempt blocked. Rayan Raveloson (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 48': Dejan Joveljic (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Diego Chara (Portland Timbers).
- 50': Attempt missed. Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from long range on the left is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Chicharito.
- 52': Attempt missed. Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Yimmi Chara.
- 53': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Santiago Moreno.
- 54': Offside, LA Galaxy. Kévin Cabral tries a through ball, but Samuel Grandsir is caught offside.
- 56': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 56': Marco Delgado (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 57': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Efraín Álvarez replaces Kévin Cabral.
- 58': Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
- 58': Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card.
- 60': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Nathan Fogaça replaces Jaroslaw Niezgoda.
- 61': Dejan Joveljic (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Foul by Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers).
- 62': Attempt missed. Derrick Williams (LA Galaxy) with an attempt from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Efraín Álvarez with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 62': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Derrick Williams.
- 63': Foul by Samuel Grandsir (LA Galaxy).
- 63': Josecarlos Van Rankin (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 64': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Derrick Williams.
- 66': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Claudio Bravo.
- 67': Attempt missed. Chicharito (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Dejan Joveljic with a headed pass following a corner.
- 67': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Aljaz Ivacic.
- 68': Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Marco Delgado (LA Galaxy).
- 69': Attempt saved. Efraín Álvarez (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Chicharito.
- 70': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Larrys Mabiala.
- 70': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Cristhian Paredes.
- 72': Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': Foul by Dejan Joveljic (LA Galaxy).
- 73': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Marvin Loría replaces Santiago Moreno.
- 73': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Dairon Asprilla replaces Sebastián Blanco.
- 73': Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Derrick Williams.
- 74': Attempt missed. Marvin Loría (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Nathan Fogaça.
- 75': Foul by Cristhian Paredes (Portland Timbers).
- 75': Marco Delgado (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Derrick Williams (LA Galaxy) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 76': Foul by Nathan Fogaça (Portland Timbers).
- 76': Nathan Fogaça (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76': Substitution, LA Galaxy. Kelvin Leerdam replaces Samuel Grandsir.
- 80': Attempt missed. Dairon Asprilla (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 82': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Larrys Mabiala.
- 85': Substitution, Portland Timbers. Felipe Mora replaces Yimmi Chara.
- 86': Attempt saved. Derrick Williams (LA Galaxy) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Dejan Joveljic.
- 88': Goal! LA Galaxy 1, Portland Timbers 1. Dejan Joveljic (LA Galaxy) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Julián Araujo with a cross.
- 88': Dejan Joveljic (LA Galaxy) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 89': Attempt missed. Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nathan Fogaça.
- 90': Attempt missed. Julián Araujo (LA Galaxy) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Raheem Edwards with a cross.
- 90'+3': Corner, LA Galaxy. Conceded by Cristhian Paredes.
- 90'+3': Dario Zuparic (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Nick DePuy (LA Galaxy).
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, LA Galaxy 1, Portland Timbers 1.
- 0': Match ends, LA Galaxy 1, Portland Timbers 1.
Statistics
 POR |
LA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 46.5 | Possession | 53.5 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 11 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 269 | Accurate Passes | 318 |
| 360 | Passes | 406 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 18 | Crosses | 27 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 57 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 26 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 14 | Interceptions | 6 |
| 27 | Effective Clearances | 21 |
| 27 | Clearances | 21 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park
Location: Carson, California, USA
Attendance: 21,414
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park
Location: Carson, California, USA
Attendance: 21,414
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LA Galaxy | 30 | +15 | 55 |
| 2 | Real Salt Lake | 29 | +15 | 50 |
| 3 | LAFC | 28 | +14 | 49 |
| 4 | Colorado Rapids | 29 | +6 | 47 |
Line-Ups
LA Galaxy (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Bond (GK) |
| 3 | Derrick Williams |
| 20 | Nick DePuy  |
| 44 | Raheem Edwards |
| 2 | Julián Araujo |
| 7 | Víctor Vázquez |
| 8 | Marky Delgado |
| 6 | Rayan Raveloson |
| 14 | Javier Hernández |
| 11 | Samuel Grandsir |
| 9 | Kevin Cabral |
Portland Timbers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Aljaz Ivacic (GK) |
| 13 | Dario Zuparic |
| 33 | Larrys Mabiala |
| 5 | Claudio Bravo |
| 2 | José Van Rankin |
| 10 | Sebastián Blanco |
| 22 | Cristhian Paredes |
| 21 | Diego Chará |
| 11 | Jaroslaw Niezgoda |
| 23 | Yimmi Chará |
| 30 | Santiago Moreno |
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