The Portland Timbers came back from a one goal deficit to prevail in a 2-1 victory over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes at Providence Park on Saturday night. Benjamin Kikanovic opened the scoring for the visitors in the first half, and Jaroslaw Niezgoda got the Timbers back in it in the second half after deflecting a Diego Chara shot into the goal. Dairon Asprilla grabbed the winner off a towering header in the 71st minute, as Portland’s unbeaten streak reached seven games.
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With Sebastian Blanco suspended due to yellow card accumulation, the Timbers turned to Marvin Loria and Dairon Asprilla to try to help keep the offense potent.