MLS: Vela helps Los Angeles earn point, Valeri lifts Timbers
Dejan Kalinic
March 9, 2020 05:16 MYT
March 9, 2020 05:16 MYT
Los Angeles FC came from behind three times to draw in MLS on Sunday, while the Portland Timbers claimed a narrow win.
Carlos Vela scored again but Los Angeles were forced to fight back three times to draw 3-3 with Philadelphia Union at the Banc of California Stadium.
Sergio Santos' 25-yard stunner put Philadelphia ahead before Vela curled a wonderful free-kick into the top corner.
Vela became the third quickest player to score 50 goals in MLS history, reaching the milestone in 61 games.
Right on target from @11carlosV. // #LAFCvPHI pic.twitter.com/twhpJ7r8ml — Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 9, 2020
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Jakob Glesnes' spectacular 40-yard free-kick restored Philadelphia's lead early in the second half, only for Diego Rossi to curl in a fine equaliser for Los Angeles.
Take a bow, Jakob Glesnes! #LAFCvPHI pic.twitter.com/O1BlYLlteo — Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 9, 2020
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After Brenden Aaronson again put the visitors ahead, Eddie Segura earned his side a point with a 71st-minute equaliser.
Los Angeles moved onto four points from their opening two games, while the draw got Philadelphia off the mark.
The Timbers handed Nashville SC a second straight loss with a 1-0 victory.
Diego Valeri's excellent first-half volley saw the Timbers claim their first win of the MLS season.
Okay, @DiegoDv8. Okay. #PORvNSH pic.twitter.com/A7QmItn3Mf — Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 8, 2020
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