On Sunday, the Portland Timbers and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a scoreless draw in Major League Soccer (MLS) action. The match was a hard-fought affair, with both teams creating chances but neither able to find the back of the net.
The Timbers had the better of the chances in the first half, with Diego Valeri and Sebastián Blanco both coming close to scoring. However, San Jose goalkeeper Daniel Vega was up to the task and made several key saves to keep the match scoreless.
In the second half, San Jose began to gain the upper hand, with Chris Wondolowski and Magnus Eriksson both having good opportunities to score. However, Portland goalkeeper Steve Clark was up to the challenge, making several key saves to keep the match level.
The match ended in a scoreless draw, with both teams having chances to win but neither able to find the back of the net. The result leaves Portland in fourth place in the Western Conference standings, while San Jose remains in eighth place.
The draw was a fair result for both teams, as both sides had their chances to win but neither could capitalize. It was an entertaining match for fans, with both teams creating chances and both goalkeepers making key saves.
The result keeps Portland in contention for a playoff spot, while San Jose will need to continue to pick up points if they are to make a late push for the playoffs. Both teams will be looking to pick up three points in their next match, as they look to make a late push for the playoffs.
