USL D1 - June 30 - Vancouver vs Portland [R]

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Vancouver Whitecaps (5-7-2, 2nd place) vs. Portland Timbers (5-5-4, 5th place)

Friday, June 30, 2006 - 7:00 PM PDT

Swangard Stadium (natural grass), Burnaby, BC

Radio, Audio Webcast:

AM730 Vancouver

This is the eighth match of the 2006 Cascadia Cup.

Pre-match articles from the last few days:

[*]Timbers look to rewrite history in Vancouver - Portland Timbers, June 29

 

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Final:

Vancouver 3 Portland 0

9' VAN David Testo

64' VAN David Testo

66' VAN Tony Donatelli

So now Vancouver are back in first place, three points ahead of Montreal and four ahead of Rochester, as they head off on the road to face these teams next week, along with stops in Toronto and Minnesota.

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Whitecaps match report:

MEN DEFEAT PORTLAND 3-0

June 30, 2006 - Vancouver Whitecaps 3

Portland Timbers 0

Friday, June 30, 2006

Swangard Stadium, Burnaby, BC (attendance: 4,540)

Overview:

The Whitecaps continued their domination at home over the Portland Timbers, as Vancouver downed their rivals 3-0 to move back into first place in the USL First Division. Forward David Testo was the hero, scoring two goals for the home side, while Joey Gjertsen had two assists. Midfielder Tony Donatelli rounded out the scoring as the Caps are now 12-1-1 all-time at home against Portland.

Goalkeeper Tony Caig made two saves off six shots to record his fourth shutout of the season.

Vancouver's record improves to 6W-2L-7T for 25 points, three points up on second place Montreal Impact. Portland drop to 5-5-5 for 20 points.

The Whitecaps now head off for four straight road games, starting Monday, July 3, against the Rochester Raging Rhinos. Their next home game is Sunday, July 16, against the Montreal Impact.

Scoring Summary:

9' Vancouver - David Testo (Joey Gjertsen)

Gjertsen pass from the left found Testo who neatly lobbed the ball high over the Portland keeper.

63' Vancouver - David Testo (Steve Kindel)

Testo doubled the lead with a header from Kindel's cross. It was Testo's third goal of the season.

66' Vancouver Tony Donatelli (Joey Gjertsen)

Gjertsen's cross was headed down and in by Donatelli for his second of the season.

Game Notes:

The Whitecaps started quickly and controlled play for most of the first half. Just before the opening goal Joey Gjertsen had a breakaway in the seventh minute, but it was blocked by goalkeeper Josh Saunders.

With the game still in the balance, both teams had chances in the second half. A header by Drew McAthy at 46' went just wide of the net, while at the other end, Joey Gjertsen broke in on the left but couldn't get his shot on target. Moments before Testo's insurance goal, Dave Morris sent a good header at goal but Josh Saunders made the save for the visitors.

Tony Caig made a late save to preserve the shutout, as he stopped an 84th minute blast from Luke Kreamalmeyer.

Martin Nash surpassed the 10,000 minute mark in his career, while running his consecutive games streak to 51.

The Vancouver win snapped Portland's eight-game undefeated streak.

Vancouver Whitecaps: 1.Tony Caig - 3.Steve Klein (25.Anthony Noreiga 69'), 4.Adrian Cann (14.Tony Donatelli 60'), 12.Geordie Lyall, 33.Ryan Suarez - 2.Jeff Clarke (22.John Jones 74'), 6.Jay Alberts (20.Dave Morris 60') 7.Martin Nash (19.Sita-Taty Matondo 70'), 8.Steve Kindel - 11.David Testo, 17.Joey Gjertsen -

Portland Timbers: 31.Josh Saunders - 4.Lee Morrison, 5.Salim Bullen, 16.Mike Randolph, 17.Scot Thompson - 6.Tom Poltl, 7.Hugo Alcarez-Cuellar (14.Garrett Marcum 75') 9.Oral Bullen (19.Troy Ready 26', 12.Sergio Iniguez 55'), 10. Luke Kreamalmeyer - 11. Drew McAthy 15. Byron Alvarez - -

Shots: Vancouver 13 Portland 6

Saves: Vancouver 2 Portland 5

Fouls: Vancouver 13 Portland 9

Offsides: Vancouver 5 Portland 1

Corners: Vancouver 3 Portland 1

Referee: Carol Anne Chenard

Cautions

Vancouver: David Testo 32’

Portland: Tom Poltl 62’, Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar 70’

[analyst]

Lilley had Testo playing as a striker along with Gjertsen.

Jeff Clarke and Testo had good games for the Caps.