PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers, led by two first half goals from Jeremy Ebobisse and Sebastián Blanco, defeated Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 in the first leg of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals at Providence Park Sunday afternoon.
Match Moments
10' - GOAL (SEA) - Seattle went out to a 1-0 lead early in the first half when Raúl Ruidiaz flicked home a cross with his foot from Cristian Roldan.
17' - GOAL (POR) - The Timbers came roaring back six minutes later when Diego Valeri threaded a perfectly weighted ball to Jeremy Ebobisse who took a touch and then chipped it over a sprawled Stefan Frei to even the score at 1-1.