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Late Velde Goal Secures 2-2 Draw for Timbers vs. St. Louis
10 Sep
Summary
- Kristoffer Velde scored his second goal on his 27th birthday to tie the match.
- Rafael Navarro scored both goals for St. Louis City in the draw.
- St. Louis City extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches.
The Portland Timbers and St. Louis City played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night, with Timbers forward Kristoffer Velde scoring the late equalizer on his 27th birthday. St. Louis City took an early lead just 34 seconds into the match with a goal from Rafael Navarro, who was making his second appearance for the team.
Navarro scored his second goal in the 51st minute with a header, giving St. Louis City a 2-1 advantage. However, Velde found the back of the net in the 89th minute to secure the draw for Portland. This result extends St. Louis City's unbeaten streak to 15 matches, a remarkable run that includes nine wins and six draws. The team has not lost since May 3.
Portland, now with a home record of 7-3-3 this season, will look to build on this result in their upcoming match against FC Dallas. St. Louis City will host Minnesota United.
