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MLS Review: Timbers win sixth straight, Techera scores hat-trick

The Portland Timbers continued their winning streak in MLS, while Cristian Techera scored a hat-trick for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.

The Timbers extended their run to six straight wins thanks to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids.

Samuel Armenteros opened the scoring for Portland approaching the half-hour mark, finding the top corner after a brilliant turn.

But the Rapids found an immediate response, Julio Cascante turning a cross into his own net.

An Armenteros header restored the Timbers' lead before Diego Valeri made it 3-1 after a counter-attack.

Yannick Boli netted a late penalty for Colorado, but Portland closed out their win to move into third in the Western Conference.