The Portland Timbers’ duo produced a moment of breathtaking skill to open the scoring against LA Galaxy in a 4-2 win
Alves' creative flick set up Da Costa's magnificent first-time volleyPortland secured convincing 4-2 victory over struggling Galaxy sideTimbers' offensive display powered by South American attacking partnershipGet the MLS Season Pass today!Stream games nowGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED
With the game deadlocked and both sides pushing for a goal, Portland Timbers star Antony Alves produced a moment of magic to beat his man. Receiving the ball with his back to goal just outside the penalty area, he executed a brilliant flick that lifted the ball perfectly into the path of onrushing David Da Costa. The former Lens star timed his run perfectly, met the ball with a powerful first-time volley that rocketed past the Galaxy goalkeeper. The game eventually ended up in a 4-2 win for the Timbers despite a late two-goal flurry from the LA Galaxy.
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Portland Timbers defeated the LA Galaxy 4-2 at Providence Park on April 27. Da Costa opened scoring with his spectacular volley before Santiago Moreno added a second in the 53rd minute. Kevn Kelsey then added a third before Jonathan Rodriguez scored the fourth from the penalty spot. The Galaxy's goals came from Christian Ramirez in the 67th minute and Marco Reus in the 69th minute.
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Portland Timbers' commanding win over the LA Galaxy saw them move into second place on the Western Conference table with 18 points. They sit five points behind conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps (23 points) and face San Jose Earthquakes next on May 3 before their U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 clash against Tacoma Defiance.