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Portland Timber’s experiences it 5th successive winless game

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Portland Timbers locked horns with Seattle Sounders on May 27 of 2017 in a match that resulted with Sounders claiming a 1-0 triumph and this was the 5th consecutive game which has seen Timbers not being able to secure a victory.


What makes this defeat against Seattle Sounders particularly difficult for Portland Timbers was the fact that the referee denied Timbers on a number of occasions a few penalty decisions which could have completely changed the final scoreboard.

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FRANK LAMPARD ADDS ANOTHER GOAL TO HIS MLS TALLY

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Former Chelsea play maker, Frank Lampard added another goal to his MLS tally as he scored in the game again in the match against Seattle Sounders.


The goal was however contended as Sounders players claim the ball was controlled using his arm rather than his chest.

The 38-year old, who has struggled with injuries since finally resuming in the MLS despite the sale from Chelsea two years back, scored a goal in the previous game alongside Pirlo and Villa. The distinguished players are legends in their own right but have faced little problems since joining the MLS. The three scored in the 3-2 victory over Philadelphia Union, successfully ending their eight match unbeaten.

Lampard, who retired from international football for England after the 2014 World Cup, got his second goal as he was among the goal scorers as New York City thrash Seattle Sounders. Seattle were surprised by the shock 2-0 victory at home. The head coach Sigi Schmid kept on insisting that the ball was a handball, even after the game.

Lampard scored the goal in the first half in the 38th minute. Andrea Pirlo took the corner kick and the opposition cleared it but not out of the 18 yard box. R.J. Allen sent the ball back to the danger zone where Lampard chested the ball before scoring. Seattle goal keeper Stefan Frei Frei and defender Tyrone Mears immediately pushed for the goal to be ruled out on the handball basis but the referee didn’t agree.

After the game, Lampard was asked to comment on the goal. He said:
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Mauro Rosales has stated that his team are looking to balance attacking football

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Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Mauro Rosales has stated that his team are looking to balance attacking football with the ability to pick up results as well. Vancouver have been one of the best teams to watch in the MLS under the regime of Carl Robinson.

However, this beautiful football has not exactly brought results to the team, as they have not been unable to convert a chances more often than not. The poor efficiency in terms of finishing has left the team still searching for a position as the table leaders. Ahead of the game against Sporting Kansas City,Rosales says that the team will now look to be more efficient.

There has to be a huge turnaround in terms of home form in order for Vancouver to sustain their position in the final series. The team has managed only two wins over the last four matches. It has been a story of the campaign. However, Robinson has seen his team perform well in away matches, although they only recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Colorado Rapids. Repeating the away form in front of their own supporters will be the key for Vancouver now. There are suggestions that Robinson may adopt a different tactics for the game against Sporting Kansas City. Continue reading “Mauro Rosales has stated that his team are looking to balance attacking football” →