Portland Timbers and FC Dallas played to a 2–2 draw on Saturday at Providence Park, with both teams creating numerous chances throughout an entertaining match.
The first half saw sustained pressure from both sides. David Ayala missed wide in the 9′, while Bernard Kamungo and Petar Musa were caught offside for Dallas in the 10′ and 13′. Felipe Mora had a shot blocked in the 16′, and Juan Mosquera's effort was saved in the 18′. The tempo intensified as Petar Musa hit the right post in the 39′, followed by saves from Kaick Ferreira and Bernard Kamungo attempts. Portland broke through in the 45+2′ when Ramiro Benetti scored an own goal to give the hosts a 1–0 lead.
The second half brought immediate changes as Portland substituted Ian Smith for Juan Mosquera and Cristhian Paredes for Matías Rojas at the 46′. Dallas equalized in the 73′ when Petar Musa converted from the penalty spot to make it 1–1. Portland regained the lead in the 81′ as Cristhian Paredes finished from the center of the box, assisted by Kristoffer Velde. However, Dallas responded quickly, with Anderson Julio scoring in the 85′ to level the match at 2–2.
Both teams pressed for a winner in the closing stages, with Kristoffer Velde missing wide in the 90+8′, but neither could find the decisive goal in a match that featured multiple saves and blocked shots from both sides.
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