The Portland Timbers defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1-0 at BC Place Friday evening thanks to a second half own goal. Here are three numbers to know from the match.
300
Midfielder Diego Chara made his 300th regular-season appearance for the Portland Timbers Friday night, becoming just the eighth player in MLS history to achieve the feat with the same team. He’s also only the third ever in league history to hit the mark having played for only one team in his career.
50
With the win, head coach Giovanni Savarese now has 50 MLS regular-season wins in his career.
3
The victory was Portland’s third straight road clean sheet win in a row – a first for the club in their MLS era.
POSTMATCH — Full coverage of Portland's win in Vancouver:
- RECAP | Timbers win third in a row with 1-0 shutout of Whitecaps
- MATCH HIGHLIGHTS | Timbers knock off Whitecaps 1-0 in Cascadia battle
- MEDIA | Giovanni Savarese on win over 'Caps: "The guys did a great job to defend well"
- MEDIA | Sebastián Blanco game vs. 'Caps: "Very happy as this is our third win in a row"
- MEDIA | Diego Chara: "This is the best way to get the 300th game...getting a win"
- FARLEY | Timbers earn new expectations with third-straight road shutout
- Night in Pictures | Timbers with another win on the road, this time in Vancouver
- By The Numbers | Diego Chara makes 300th regular-season appearance, Savarese earns 50th MLS victory
