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MLS CUP PLAYOFFS MATCH RECAP | Sporting Kansas City 2, Portland Timbers 3

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Diego Valeri scored a brace, Sebastián Blanco added a goal and the Portland Timbers won the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Championship with a 3-2 aggregate win over Sporting Kansas City Thursday night at Children's Mercy Park. The win vaulted the Timbers to their second MLS Cup appearance in four years as they'll take on Eastern Conference Champions Atlanta United FC on Dec. 8.

Match Moments

16' - SAVE (POR) - On a Sporting corner kick set piece, the ball was served in and flicked on to frame by KC's Diego Rubio but Portland goalkeeper Jeff Attinella dove to collect.