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#StatMan Three | Niezgoda finds scoresheet again for Portland

Timbers celebrate, Timbers vs. FCC, 7.28.20

The Portland Timbers advanced to the quarterfinals over FC Cincinnati in the MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage presented by Audi after a penalty kick shootout, Tuesday night following a 1-1 draw. Here are three key #StatMan takeaways from the match. 


2 For the second consecutive match, forward Jaroslaw Niezgoda scored for the Timbers. Niezgoda's goal came just three minutes after entering the match as a substitute. 


4 Midfielder Sebastián Blanco delivered an assist in his fourth consecutive match. It is the first time Blanco has ever had four straight matches with an assist as a member of the Timbers. 


5 The shootout was the fifth penalty kick shootout in a competitive match in the 45-year history of the Timbers. Portland has won all three of its shootouts in their MLS era.