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Whitecaps Snatch Victory with Stoppage-Time Thriller
5 Apr
Summary
- Late stoppage-time goals secured a dramatic 3-2 victory for the Whitecaps.
- Yohei Takaoka contributed a goal assist, his first in MLS.
- Portland's Juan Mosquera made his season debut with a goal and assist.
The Vancouver Whitecaps achieved a dramatic 3-2 victory against the Portland Timbers on Saturday night, thanks to two goals in stoppage time. Thomas Müller converted a penalty in the first minute of stoppage time, and Sebastian Berhalter scored from the top of the box moments later to secure the win.
Edier Ocampo had given the Whitecaps an early lead in the sixth minute, scoring after a long ball from goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka. Takaoka also contributed two saves in the match. However, Juan Mosquera equalized for the Timbers in the 36th minute and then assisted David Da Costa, who scored to give Portland a 2-1 lead in first-half stoppage time.
Despite being outshot and having less possession, the Whitecaps' late surge proved decisive. Goalkeeper James Pantemis made six saves for Portland, but it wasn't enough to hold off Vancouver's intense finish. The Whitecaps ended the match with a 21-9 shot advantage.
