Colorado Rapids vs Portland Timbers

Colorado Rapids dominated Portland from start to finish at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory that never looked in doubt after going ahead in the first half. The Rapids controlled proceedings with 54 percent possession and had far the better of the attacking play, registering 25 shots compared to Portland's 12. Paxten Aaronson was the standout performer, earning man of the match honours with a display that showcased everything that makes him dangerous in the final third. The Rapids' dominance was reflected in their 10 shots on target, while Portland managed just three efforts of real quality. It was a proper home performance from Colorado, who peppered the Timbers goal relentlessly throughout the 90 minutes. They won 12 corners to Portland's six and always looked the more likely to add to their tally, eventually getting that second goal to seal it. For Portland, it was a frustrating afternoon where they rarely threatened and found themselves under the cosh for large spells. The visitors will need to regroup quickly, but there's no hiding from the fact they were well beaten here.

Colorado Rapids beat Portland Timbers 2-0 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Colorado Rapids also had the better share of the ball, holding 54% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 25 attempts from Colorado Rapids against 12 from Portland Timbers over the course of the game. Portland Timbers had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.