Vazquez scores to lead Cincinnati over Timbers 2-1
FC Cincinnati midfielder Álvaro Barreal reacts after missing a shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Cincinnati. Credit: AP/Jeff Dean
CINCINNATI — Sergio Santos had a goal and an assists, Brandon Vazquez also scored a goal and Cincinnati beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 Saturday.
Santos put away an entry played by Álvaro Barreal from the sideline to the corner of the 6-yard box with a diving header that opened the scoring in the 34th minute. Santos played a slow rolling cross in front of the net, where Vazquez scored with a first-timer from point-blank range to make it 2-0 in the 58th.
Cincinnati (6-1-2) , coming off a 5-1 loss at St. Louis, has won a club-record five consecutive home matches and has just one loss in its last 16 (9-0-6).
Dairon Asprilla scored the only goal for the Timbers (2-5-2).
The Timbers outshot Cincinnati 14-13, with four shots on goal to six for Cincinnati.
Roman Celentano saved three shots for Cincinnati. Aljaz Ivacic had four saves for the Timbers.
Portland scored four goals in a 18-minute span last time out as it rallied to beat the Seattle Sounders 4-1 and snap a six-game winless streak, dating to a season-opening victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla, left, battles with FC Cincinnati midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Cincinnati. Credit: AP/Jeff Dean
Cincinnati hits the road to play the New England Revolution, and Cincinnati travels to take on St. Louis City, on Saturday.
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