SANDY, UT - Vancouver Whitecaps FC secured a 1-0 victory over Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers on Sunday evening at Rio Tinto Stadium behind Lucas Cavallini's commanding header in the 49th minute.
In a methodical first half of action for the ‘Caps, Vancouver opened the 2021 campaign with their foot on the pedal as Cristián Dájome and the rest of the attacking corps pressured the Timbers early, including an on-target shot from distance courtesy of newcomer Deiber Caicedo in the 11th minute.
As the first half progressed, the Timbers took their time in possession and forced the ‘Caps back to defend their half.