League

Providence Park
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Portland Timbers's Nick Hagen started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Alistair Maddox made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nick Hagen in the 4th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Portland Timbers's Stephan Coley got a free kick in the 9th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Nick Hagen notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of La Habra's Alistair Maddox. Alistair Maddox was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Nolan Courtney's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alvin Fitzpatrick read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. La Habra's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Nick Hagen 21 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. In the 24th minute Nolan Courtney shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alvin Fitzpatrick saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nick Hagen's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 27thth minute, Alistair Maddox skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Portland Timbers's Alvin Fitzpatrick played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nolan Courtney in the 29th minute of play. Nick Hagen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alvin Fitzpatrick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Terrell Crews, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. 42 minutes into the game, Nick Hagen lined in a short shot 3-0 behind a frustrated Alistair Maddox. Garth Valenzuela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Alvin Fitzpatrick tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nolan Courtney made a kick off. With a little luck, Portland Timbers's Alvin Fitzpatrick got control of the ball when Terrell Crews tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alvin Fitzpatrick was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Terrell Crews showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 53 minute of play. Alvin Fitzpatrick showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nolan Courtney, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 60th match minute, Portland Timbers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Curt Rosenberg to maneuver through the defense. 66 minutes into the game, Terrell Crews cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Alvin Fitzpatrick was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Portland Timbers's Nick Hagen got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of La Habra booed when Portland Timbers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Curt Rosenberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. La Habra's Terrell Crews got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Portland Timbers's Nick Hagen got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Nick Hagen came up free with the goalie in the 83rd minute, the Portland Timbers fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Nick Hagen couldn't finish the play. Garth Valenzuela hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. In the 85th minute Curt Rosenberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alistair Maddox saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Portland Timbers's zone, Garth Valenzuela stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alvin Fitzpatrick came out of the goal and Garth Valenzuela tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Terrell Crews received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Alvin Fitzpatrick tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alvin Fitzpatrick showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nolan Courtney in the 93rd minute of the match. Sammy McGowan, 96 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.