Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers played for the Major League Soccer this Monday, on August 21st 2023. The home team achieved a great 5-0 victory, to pick up important points.
Score
As expected, Houston Dynamo left the field with the three points. Before the game, the odds of 1.8 already indicated who should be the winner of this duel. Therefore, the expected happened, and those who chose a safer bet did well this time.
B. Olsen’s team lined-up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which proved to be efficient in scoring goals.
Meanwhile, the 4-3-3 of Portland Timbers, showed weaknesses and could not hold the attack of the home team.
Houston Dynamo start was overwhelming. With 3 goals scored in the first 25 minutes of the match, the team already guaranteed tranquility right from the start, and later increased the score, to secure the victory by 5-0.
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Match Goals
The spectators witnessed a real goalscoring show at Shell Energy Stadium. With the first-half ending in 4-0, the second-half had 1 goal more goals to complete the score of 5-0 at the end of the game.
Houston Dynamo managed to win despite their poor finishing today. With 11 shots in the 90 minutes of play, they hit only 3 on target to score the 5 victory goals.
Portland Timbers suffered a predictable defeat after a subpar showing on the field. The team only managed 0 shots during the game, displaying a dearth of aggression and an inability to thwart their rivals’ attacks.
Cards
The match between Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers was relatively calm regarding disciplinary interventions. This match featured a total of 5 yellow cards shown by the match referee M. de Oliveira.
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers Game Highlights
This match between Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers, was played under a clear sky, and featured a total of 1 VAR intervention in the 90 minutes.
Featured Players
The bet on the player Bradley Smith, with the entrance at the minute 61′, promoted by B. Olsen had an excellent result, since this player managed to help the team in the achievement of the 3 points with 1 goal at the minute 63.
Nelson Quiñones, the jewel of Houston Dynamo, was decisive by scoring a goal at the 11 minutes. The 21 year old player showed personality to contribute to his team to win the 3 points.
Besides celebrating the victory, the Houston Dynamo fans were also happy with the performance of Adalberto Carrasquilla, the midfielder was the most outstanding player on the field. With 1 assist, his performance was crucial to the team’s victory.
Standings
With a goal scored in the opening minutes, Houston Dynamo managed to control the match and beat Portland Timbers with a final score of 5-0. With this, they now have 32 points in 6th place of the competition, while Portland Timbers is left with 26 points in 12th place.
FAQ
Houston Dynamo vs Portland Timbers played for the Major League Soccer on Monday, on August 21st 2023.
The home team achieved a great 5-0 victory, to pick up important points.
As expected before the game, Houston Dynamo victory was no surprise. The odds of 1.8 already indicated who would be the favorite on the field. Suitable for those who prefer a less risky betting strategy and managed to profit in this game.
This match featured a total of 5 yellow cards shown by the match referee M. de Oliveira.
