Red Bulls rally for 3-2 win over Portland Timbers
Heath Pearce of the New York Red Bulls reacts after scoring the winning goal late in the second half against the Portland Timbers. (Aug. 19, 2012) Credit: Getty Images
HARRISON, N.J. -- Heath Pearce's tiebreaking goal in the 83rd minute lifted the New York Red Bulls to a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers on Sunday night.
Tim Cahill got his first MLS goal and Kenny Cooper also scored for New York (13-7-5), which rallied from a two-goal deficit in the first half. The Red Bulls improved to 9-0-3 at home, remaining the league's only team unbeaten at home.
Bright Dike and Darlington Nagbe scored for Portland (5-13-6), which extended its winless streak to eight matches.
New York won its second straight after two losses and moved two points behind Eastern Conference-leading Sporting Kansas City.
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